Leadership
Learn to calculate and present ROI for sustainability initiatives, covering staff engagement, energy efficiency, and biodiversity enhancement, with practical methods for preparing compelling presentations and leveraging successful case studies to drive strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement in organisations.
Recommended Duration
Online learning
1
Eco-literacy assessment
1
CPD credits
4
Employee surveys
Return on Investment (ROI)
Social Return on Investment
Sustainability Projects
Overview
Discover how to calculate and present ROI for sustainability initiatives, including staff engagement, energy efficiency, and biodiversity enhancement.
Learn practical methods to prepare compelling ROI presentations for senior management, leveraging case studies of successful sustainability projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to develop ROI calculation tools, create impactful presentations, and apply insights to drive strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement in their organisations.
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
75% of investors see sustainability performance as relevant to their investment decisions
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:
The business case for calculating ROI on corporate sustainability initiatives.
How to to calculate ROI for sustainability projects such as staff engagement, energy efficiency and biodiversity enhancement.
How to prepare and deliver presentations on the ROI of sustainability initiatives at senior meetings.
Case studies of successful ROI from sustainability initiatives.
4
sections
1
hr
duration
Participants will explore the rationale and benefits of measuring ROI for corporate sustainability initiatives, including enhancing financial performance, attracting investors, and aligning with regulatory requirements.
Actionable Outcome:
Develop a justification document outlining the business case for ROI calculations in sustainability projects within their organisation.
1
lessons to complete
15
min
Section duration
This section focuses on practical methods and formulas to calculate ROI for sustainability projects, such as those related to staff engagement, energy efficiency improvements, and biodiversity enhancement. Participants will apply these calculations to real-world scenarios.
Actionable Outcome:
Create an ROI calculation template tailored to assess the financial and environmental impacts of a specific sustainability project in their organisation.
1
lessons to complete
15
min
Section duration
Participants will learn how to structure and present ROI analyses effectively to senior management and stakeholders. Topics include data visualization, storytelling techniques, and highlighting strategic benefits and risks.
Actionable Outcome:
Develop a draft presentation on the ROI of a sustainability initiative, incorporating key metrics and strategic insights for senior management review.
1
lessons to complete
15
min
Section duration
This final section examines real-world examples of organisations that have successfully measured and communicated ROI from sustainability projects. Participants will analyse these case studies to extract best practices and lessons learned.
Actionable Outcome:
Prepare a case study analysis report highlighting key success factors and actionable insights applicable to their organisation's sustainability initiatives.
1
lessons to complete
15
min
Section duration
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."
June 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.”
August 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."
Jan 2024
Nigel Clark
Board Member
"In trying to become more literate in sustainability, I'd like to say a big thanks to Jack Dwyer and the team at Vyra for helping me. I'd recommend becoming a Vyra Member to all my network"
Nov 2024
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!"
Dec 2023
Nick Tennant
ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager
"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."
May 2024
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