Program Dates*
May 7 - 8,  2026

Location*
Virtual - Live Online

Investment: General registration discounts are available for Pepperdine students, alumni, veterans, and previous Executive Education program participants. Please "Request Information" or contact execed@pepperdine.edu for additional information.

Achievement: A certificate of completion and digital badge is awarded upon successful completion of the program. This program does not carry academic units/credits. 

*Dates and locations may change. We will notify participants of any changes in a timely manner.

Session 1:

• What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? The evolution of CSR, Sustainability
• SEER Model (Social, Environmental and Ethical Responsibility)
• Key Tools for Strategy
• Materiality
• CSR and Long-term Value Creation
  

Session 2: Case Study: Patagonia

• Values-oriented business and Pluralism of Values
• Group Work
• Group presentations - role play
  

Session 3:

• Focusing on Materiality
  
  • Sustainability reporting (Global Reporting Initiative)
  • Embedding impact into corporate structure
  • B Corps, Flexible Purpose Corporations, etc.
    
• Leadership for Sustainability
  • Leadership and Vision
  • Setting Ambitious Goals
  • Systemic vs. Programmatic Sustainability

Session 4:

• Intensive Analysis through all four lenses of SEER Model
• Competitive Context
• Macro Trends
• Strategy
• Recommendations

The Business Strategies for Sustainability Program is designed for:

• Individuals interested in furthering their knowledge and careers in corporate sustainability, environmental stewardship, social responsibility and values-based innovation.
• Business managers and executives involved in setting business strategy, managing operations, or developing new products/services.