Course Description

In the MENA region, sustainability has shifted from a corporate responsibility initiative to a regulatory and strategic imperative. This course provides a comprehensive roadmap for building and implementing a robust sustainability strategy tailored to the regional context. Participants will explore strategy development through practical tools, stakeholder engagement, and region-specific case studies that reflect the evolving ESG and policy landscape.

The course empowers professionals to align sustainability with business priorities, communicate performance transparently, and drive impact across operations and supply chains.

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Course Benefits

- Learn to structure an effective sustainability strategy aligned with Vision 2030, SDGs, and regulatory expectations.
- Apply tools such as materiality assessments, ESG mapping, and stakeholder engagement frameworks.
- Translate ESG performance into measurable KPIs and integrate into enterprise risk and governance frameworks.
- Evaluate regional challenges in sectors such as real estate, energy, retail, and logistics.
- Build capacity to lead sustainability planning, implementation, and reporting cycles.

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Who Will Benefit

- Corporate sustainability professionals and ESG officers
- Department heads in strategy, risk, compliance, or corporate affairs
- Public and private sector leaders managing regulatory response or sustainability disclosure
- CSR managers and professionals preparing for GRI, CSRD, or national ESG reporting
- Consultants and advisors working in the GCC and wider MENA region

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Learning Objectives

- Understand the foundational components of sustainability strategy design.
- Apply stakeholder mapping and materiality assessment tools.
- Design sustainability KPIs and integrate them into business performance tracking.
- Explore case studies and local regulations to guide regionally relevant strategy formulation.
- Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with timelines, budgets, and leadership accountability.

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Course Agenda

Module 1: Strategic Foundations of Sustainability in MENA
- Regional ESG landscape and policy trends
- Value creation and risk lens

Module 2: Materiality, Stakeholders & Strategic Priorities
- Tools for engagement, mapping, prioritization
- Global vs. regional expectations

Module 3: Building the Roadmap
- Governance, data, budgeting, timelines
- Aligning sustainability and business units

Module 4: Reporting, Assurance, and Performance
- KPIs, audit readiness, reporting frameworks
- GRI, CSRD, ESG ratings and assurance

 

Certification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive the:
Certified CES Learning Certificate in Building a Robust Sustainability Strategy
- CPD UK Certified – Awarded with Continuing Professional Development hours
- Institute of Leadership Certified – Recognized for strategic ESG training

This certificate affirms your capability to design and lead sustainability strategies in line with MENA priorities and global standards.

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Training Methodology

Format: Blended learning (Live sessions + interactive workshops + practical assignments)
Duration:
- 8 hours live instruction
- 2-day immersive workshops
- Strategy roadmap development and presentation
Includes stakeholder mapping exercises, materiality tools, ESG reporting breakdowns, and simulation-based planning sessions.

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Registration & Contact

Group or Multi-Course Registration?
If you're enrolling in multiple courses or registering employees on behalf of your company, please fill out our Group & Package Registration Form.
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📧 Email: training@ces.com.sa
🌐 Website: www.ces.com.sa

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