Leadership

How to Develop a Robust Sustainability Policy

This course provides essential insights into crafting a comprehensive sustainability policy, covering its fundamentals, benefits, common pitfalls, best practices, and actionable steps for implementation and continuous improvement.

Recommended Duration

Self-paced

Online learning

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Eco-literacy assessment

CPD credits

Employee surveys

Sustainability Policy

Corporate Sustainability

Overview

This 1-hour course focuses on establishing a robust sustainability policy. Participants will explore fundamental principles of policy development, highlighting benefits such as enhanced regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Learn actionable best practices to draft, implement, and refine your policy, promoting fair and inclusive work practices while bolstering organisational resilience and sustainability.

Gain essential tools for monitoring progress, engaging stakeholders effectively, and cultivating a workplace culture aligned with global sustainability standards.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.

SDG's

Business Value

Only 34% of UK businesses have an environmental sustainability policy.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:

The key components and importance of a sustainability policy in aligning business practices with environmental goals.

The benefits of implementing a robust sustainability policy, including compliance with environmental legislation and streamlined business operations.

Best practices for drafting, implementing, and improving a sustainability policy tailored to their organisation's needs.

Actionable steps to track and continuously improve their sustainability policy, ensuring it remains effective and aligned with evolving environmental standards.

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Course Breakdown

sections

duration

Sustainability Policy 101

Gain insights into the purpose and components of a sustainability policy, including its role in guiding environmental initiatives and corporate responsibility.

Actionable Outcome:

Develop a draft outline for a sustainability policy framework tailored to your organisation's sector and operations.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Benefits of Having a Robust Sustainability Policy

Explore the strategic advantages of a well-crafted sustainability policy, such as enhanced regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and improved stakeholder relationships.

Actionable Outcome:

Conduct a gap analysis to identify areas where a sustainability policy can streamline business processes and enhance environmental performance

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Best Practices in Sustainability Policy Development

Learn proven strategies for effective sustainability policy development, including stakeholder engagement, goal setting, and integration into corporate governance.

Actionable Outcome:

Create an implementation plan for your sustainability policy, outlining key milestones, responsibilities, and timelines for rollout and evaluation.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Steps to Implement, Track, and Improve the Policy

Understand the lifecycle of a sustainability policy, from initial implementation to ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.

Actionable Outcome:

Establish a framework for regular policy reviews and updates, incorporating feedback mechanisms to ensure relevance and effectiveness over time.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

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What people are saying

Áine Higgins

Head, ESG and Sustainability

"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge. The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."

Jan 2024

Sean O’Connell

Event Operations Executive

“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”

Mar 2023

David Terceño

ESG & Corporate Communications

"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."

Jun 2023

Nay Pereira

Sustainability Co-ordinator

"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"

Nov 2022