When we initiated the Unilever Sustainability Living Plan, we did so based on conviction. Now we have the economic evidence and the incentive to continue.
We are living the greatest business opportunity in history.
Paul Polman, 2021
AIMED AT:
Management Committees, Sustainability Committees, Executives with responsibilities in operational, corporate or geographic functions.
WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF:
Empower company managers to lead the incorporation of ESG initiatives into the company’s strategy.
Help to understand and quantify the double value creation: social/environmental and economic.
¿Why choose this program?
#1
Program taught by experts in business strategy and ESG criteria with experience in ESG benchmark standards.
#2
A program that will help you focus your economic value creation strategy to generate a positive impact.
#3
A program that will help your organization lead the change that is shaping the new economy.
Discover the content of the program
Contents and scope of the program, always adapted to the needs of each organization under the academic direction of CUNEF and Conese.
ESG, a new business paradigm
Risks and opportunities from the value chain
Doble materiality
- Trends in sustainable development: SDGs, UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidance, GreenDeal, etc.
ESG regulation: from Soft law to Hard law - Integration of ESG issues in the strategy and value chain.
- ESG impact analysis. Risks and opportunities
- ESG strategy Beyond compliance
- Doble materiality: Creating shared value
Climate change, environmental management and its impact on business value creation
- Green economy. The transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
- Opportunities of the new circular economy
- Regulatory Framework: Standards, trends and regulation (CDP, Environmental Taxonomy, etc).
- Carbon footprint calculation and management.
- Climate risk and opportunity management Standards for decarbonization targets (SBTi).
- Measurement, transparency and eligibility in environmental issues.
Impact of the S on value creation for the business and for employees, consumers and communities.
- International frameworks for managing the impact on people (SDGs, UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidance, Social Taxonomy, etc.).
- Due diligence. Analysis of impacts on people in the value chain.
- Risks and Opportunities in the S:
Employability
Labor practices
Diversity
Just transition
Supply Chains
Community development
Human Rights
Good Governance, ethics & compliance.
Conscious leadership
- Business ethics and decision making
- Corporate Governance practices and codes. Standards, trends and regulation
- Regulatory risk management. Compliance vs. Voluntariness
- Regulation and wistleblowing mechanisms.
- Advisory Bodies. Transparency as a tool to generate trust in the governing bodies.
- Responsible Taxation
Accountability
Attraction of ESG financing
- Accountability, Credibility, Transparency and Legitimacy
- CSR (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Directive. Towards Integrated Reporting
- Maturity of ESG information (GRI and SASB, EFRAG).
- KPIs for financial stakeholders. Quantification of economic value creation
- ESG indices and ratings (DJSI, FTSE4Good, MSCI-ESG, etc).
Stakeholders engagement
Eligibility
- Towards stakeholder capitalism
New stakeholder maps in the connected and collaborative economy - Mechanisms for listening, dialogue and engagement with Stakeholders
- Governance of Stakeholder Management.
- Eligibility for social stakeholders (conscious consumer) and financial stakeholders (conscious investor)
- Multi-stakeholder focus group simulation
Challenges· Risks and Opportunities · Best Practices
Meet the faculty team: ESG experts and practitioners at leading institutions
Paloma de la Puente
Socia en Conese
Miembro del IIRC durante el desarrollo del framework del <Informe Integrado>
A methodology to develop your potential
Theory and practice go hand in hand in six working sessions in which you will learn how to apply the key points of each topic in your company.
Onsite · Online · Hybrid
Learn about the experiences of participants in the programme
- The ESG programme in business strategy, delivered by Conese in collaboration with Cunef, has enabled those of us responsible for sustainability at Securitas Iberoamérica to expand our knowledge, learn about best practices from leading companies and work together on our value creation strategy, generating a positive impact on society.The programme design and methodology, which combines presentations by experts, discussions with executives and practical case studies applicable to Securitas, has been key to accelerating learning. Many thanks to Begoña Morales, Paloma de la Puente, the entire Conese and Cunef team, and the experts from different companies who have accompanied us on this programme. It has been a privilege to have you with us!
- Arantzazu Lafuente, People and Sustainability Leader for Ibero America – Securitas
- One of the key drivers of our Sustainability Plan is to ensure ongoing training for all employees in this area, so that everyone, within their area of responsibility, can contribute effectively to our ESG strategy. The ‘ESG in Business Strategy’ programme, delivered by CONESE in collaboration with CUNEF, has enabled us to strengthen our knowledge, learn about best practices from leading companies and explore the latest trends in sustainability.We would like to thank Begoña Morales and Paloma de la Puente (CONESE), as well as Alicia Fernández del Viso (Cellnex) and Adrián Eceolaza (Gestamp) for sharing their experience and vision with us. This training is extremely valuable for continuing to move towards a more responsible, competitive and positive business model.
- Elena Nicolás Quintanal, People and Culture, GAM
- This programme has provided us with a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into ESG challenges and empower our board members and the management committee of Kao Chemicals Europe with the clear objective of integrating ESG aspects into our business strategy.The live sessions have been particularly enriching, allowing us to address issues of concern and strengthen sustainability knowledge within our management team, which is characterised by its cultural and geographical diversity.The participation of high-level speakers from various companies and industries provided a holistic view that fostered internal dialogue. We sincerely appreciate the professional and friendly treatment from Conese, the support from Cunef, and the quality of the content and experiences shared.
- Esteve Granada, Vice President of Strategy and Development, KAO
- Continuous training in sustainability is a strategic responsibility for companies. That is why, at the ARANZADI LA LEY Management Committee, with the support and backing of Karnov Group AB, we have worked closely with CONESE and CUNEF University to further integrate ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance) into our vision and business plans.
- We would like to thank Begoña Morales Blanco-Steger and Emilio Fernández Revuelta for contributing to the strengthening of the sustainability aspects of our activity. As leading providers of legal information and specialised knowledge and training solutions for legal professionals, we want to demonstrate our ongoing commitment and continue to innovate through corporate responsibility.
- Cristina Sancho Ferrán, Director of Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability at Aranzadi LA LEY
FAQ
CUNEF is a private university recognized by Law 6/2019, of 27 March, of the Community of Madrid. The main inspirational elements of CUNEF University are the specialization of teaching and research, excellence and internationalization.
Conese is a consulting services firm specialized in the integration of sustainability into the strategy of organizations. Conese develops ESG projects ranging from basic compliance assurance to “sustainable innovation” strategies.
The program is structured in 6 working sessions of 4 hours each (24 hours in total).
Both the duration and the work sessions can be adapted to each situation.
The budget for the program is established according to the final design of the sessions and the number of participants.
Yes, all participants will have at their disposal the complete program documentation through the CUNEF virtual campus platform.
Yes, participants will have access to the CUNEF Virtual Campus training platform.
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of participation, issued by CUNEF Universidad in the “ESG in Business Strategy” program at the end of the training.