Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy Programme
AI Transforming Sustainability World
- AI in Sustainability Masterclasses
- Faculty Online Live Sessions
- Career Acceleration Guidance
- Live Modules on AI in sustainability
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Programme Overview
The Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy Programme - Integrated with AI by Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to drive sustainable transformation in the AI era. This forward-looking curriculum combines foundational sustainability principles—such as the circular economy, responsible consumption, green finance, and leadership—with new, cutting-edge modules on AI and Generative AI.
Delivered through a blend of asynchronous content, live faculty sessions, and industry expert masterclasses, this programme offers a real-world, future-ready learning experience aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Whether you're a sustainability leader, strategist, or innovator, you’ll leave this programme with the understanding of how AI is transforming sustainability strategies—creating value for your organisation, your stakeholders, and the planet.
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*The schedule of live sessions and profile of Industry experts is subject to change and confirmation will be provided post programme start.
What This Programme Will Do For You?
Articulate the importance of sustainable production, consumption, and operations
Explore the potential of technology and innovation to enable business sustainability and support sustainable development
Examine the models, frameworks and strategies that drive organisational decision-making in the face of global issues such as climate change
Determine sustainability risks and opportunities from a strategic perspective and evaluate their impact on multiple stakeholders
Assess the existing national and international regulations, reporting measures and standards surrounding environmental best practices and apply them at an organisational level
Investigate the sustainability leadership skills and competencies needed to implement climate risk practices and create long-term value for internal and external stakeholders
Lead the Change: Drive Sustainable Business Strategies for a Greener Future
Join Prof. Shantanu Bhattacharya as he gives you an exclusive tour of this programme. Learn to implement impactful sustainability strategies, harness green technologies, and align business with global climate goals.
Programme Highlights
Earn a certificate from one of Asia’s top universities driving sustainability.
Learn to implement strategic sustainability across functions and industries.
Learn from SMU’s globally renowned business school professors.
Online live modules conducted by faculty
Collaborate with diverse, experienced professionals through peer learning.
Self-paced content by SMU faculty, supported by live expert sessions.
Apply your knowledge through real-world, structured tasks.
Share insights and debate key topics with peers.
Reinforce learning with quick concept checks.
Modules on AI is transforming sustainability world.
Learn through real-world examples and case studies
Online live modules conducted by Industry Experts.
Online live masterclasses on AI and Gen AI in Sustainability.
-The programme highlights mentioned above are subject to change based on faculty availability and the desired outcomes of the programme.
-This programme is primarily self-paced online with some live sessions conducted by programme faculty. The availability of post-session video recordings is at the discretion of the faculty members, and Emeritus or the institute cannot guarantee their availability. We have a curated panel of distinguished industry practitioners who will conduct weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
-Assignments will be graded by industry practitioners who are available to support participants in their learning journey, and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments, and discussions will be confirmed closer to the start of the programme.
Programme Modules
Explain the importance of sustainable consumption
Examine the factors that contribute to overconsumption
Develop ways to encourage consumers to make sustainable choices
Analyse the sustainability initiatives employed by companies across the world
Live online sessions by faculty -
Encouraging Sustainable Consumption
Marketing for a Sustainable World
Examine the holistic impact of the triple bottom line on stakeholders and decision-making
Explore carbon capture as a business sustainability method
Analyse industrial symbiosis and circular economy in production
Outline a collective impact framework
Live online session by faculty -
Business Sustainability Strategies and Circular Economy
Evaluate practices using the sustainable hierarchy framework
Examine the sense-response framework for sourcing
Discuss how to operationalise EPR legislation
Green Logistics
Measure sustainability within an organisation
Analyse organisational carbon footprints
Critique local government sustainability strategies
Evaluate leadership roles in implementing sustainability
Conduct purpose and stakeholder analysis
Determine risks and opportunities of collaborative leadership
Live Module by Faculty
Learn the perspectives of sustainability that can drive innovation
Describe innovations that have improved sustainability
Use the ReSOLVE and Regenerate, Rewire, Inspire frameworks to create sustainable innovations
Live Online Masterclass by Industry Expert - Business Models for Sustainability with AI
Use three-factor behavioural model for green consumer behavior
Understand product lifecycle impacts on the environment
Apply STP to green marketing - Outline green product marketing strategies
Link sustainable finance to business models and operations
Analyse various ESG reporting frameworks
Understand sustainable investing and lending practices
Explore green financial instruments and climate risk
Conduct life cycle assessments
Calculate carbon footprints using EIO-LCA
Assess renewable energy sourcing benefits and challenges
Live online session by faculty
1. Low-Carbon Economy
Live Online Masterclass by Industry Expert- AI-Driven Decarbonisation and Clean Energy Transition
Live Module by Faculty
Lead organisational sustainability initiatives
Manage conflicts and grievances in sustainability
Embed sustainability into organisational DNA
Lead through changing environments
Manage risks and emerging tech trends
Live Module by Industry Experts
Use AI for resource optimization and efficiency
Enhance supply chain transparency with AI tools
Apply GenAI to stakeholder communication and green marketing content
Live Module by Industry Experts
Use GenAI for sustainable product, materials and process innovation
Design sustainable systems with GenAI tools
Create your own sustainability dashboard using AI tools
Live Module by Industry Experts
Support ESG integration by automating report generation and insights
Forecast risk assessments for sustainability using AI models
Align AI-based insights with government & policy interventions for sustainability
*This programme is primarily self-paced online with some live sessions conducted by programme faculty. The availability of post-session video recordings is at the discretion of the faculty members, and Emeritus or the institute cannot guarantee their availability. We have a curated panel of distinguished industry practitioners who will conduct weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
**Assignments will be graded by industry practitioners who are available to support participants in their learning journey, and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments, and discussions will be confirmed closer to the start of the programme.
Live Session
Live Session by Industry Expert
Generative AI for Innovation in Sustainability
Live Session by Industry Expert
AI for Sustainable Decision-Making
Live Session by Industry Expert
AI-Driven Climate Risk and Adaptation Strategies
Live Session by Faculty
Sustainability Leadership and Future Trends
Live Session by Industry Expert
AI-Driven Decarbonisation and Clean Energy Transition
Live Session by Faculty
Low-Carbon Economy
Live Session by Industry Expert
Business Models for Sustainability with AI
Live Session by Faculty
Business Sustainability Strategies and Circular Economy
Live Session by Faculty
Encouraging Sustainable Consumption
Live Session by Faculty
Marketing for a Sustainable World
Programme Goals
Enabling a deeper understanding on sustainable development with the help of circular business model.
Highlighting the importance of sustainable consumption and ways to align customer for sustainable choice/demand.
Enhancing competency to devise marketing plan for green products and creating a green finance strategy for an organisation via sustainable investment, green instruments, etc.
Focusing on the Triple Bottom Line Framework – People, Planet, Profit for participants to explore and learn how each of the parameters and their related variables aid in the measurement of sustainability goals.
Equip professionals with the skills to leverage AI and Generative AI for decarbonisation, business models, sustainable innovation, operational efficiency, and ESG integration.
Enable AI in strategic decision-making and risk mitigation by using climate forecasting, adaptation planning, and systems thinking.
Programme Faculty
Professor of Operations Management Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Shantanu Bhattacharya is a Professor of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).
Before joining SMU in 2014...
Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Michelle P. Lee is an Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).
Dr Lee joined SMU in ...
Associate Professor of Operations Management Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Zhou Yangfang, Helen is an Associate Professor of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU) since 2013.
Dr Zh...
Former SMU President, Professor Emeritus of Operations Management
Dr Arnoud De Meyer is a Professor Emeritus of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). Until December 2018, he ...
Associate Professor of Marketing (Education), Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Seshan Ramaswami is an Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).
Dr Ramaswami joined ...
Professor of Finance (Practice) Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Dave Fernandez is Professor of Finance (Practice) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Director of Sim Kee Boon Instit...
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Course Coordinator, Capstone Development Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Dr Simon Schillebeeckx is Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and Course Coordinator, Capstone Developmentwith the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Managem...
Full-Time Faculty, SMU Programme Director, Executive Development
She has been associated with the Singapore Management University since 2012. She currently serves as Head Commercial leading the team of Client Directors and Business Developm...
Note - Programme Faculty for the live sessions might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.
Who Is This Programme For?
The programme is designed for Senior Business Professionals and Leaders who want to:
Build capacity to operationalise sustainability strategies to drive business innovation and long-term growth
Pioneer organisational decision-making keeping climate change in mind
Accelerate your organisation’s sustainability journey to drive new business value with sustainability and resilience at the core
The programme is applicable across leadership, managerial, and consultancy functions; in major industries such as Technology, Banking & Finance, Oil and Gas, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, International Trade and Development, Customer Goods, and Manufacturing.
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Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University, Executive Development.
Emeritus Career Services
Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:
Resume building videos
Interview preparation videos
Linkedln profile building videos
Glossary of resume templates
Please note:
SMU or Emeritus do not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. SMU is not involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here
The Learning Experience
What is it like to learn with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
FAQs
This 4-Months programme equips leaders with a strategic view of sustainable development by integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concepts into business practices. It emphasizes the Triple Bottom Line—People, Planet, Profit—across modules on sustainability leadership, low-carbon economies, and green innovation.
The programme highlights sustainability in business by teaching frameworks for sustainable consumption, circular economy models, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Through live faculty sessions and real-world case studies, participants learn how to embed sustainability into operations and strategy.
Yes. The programme offers in-depth knowledge in sustainability management, focusing on reporting standards, climate risk practices, stakeholder communication, and implementation strategies for sustainable operations in complex business environments.
Yes. While it ranks highly among sustainability courses in Singapore, this SMU programme is designed for global professionals. It blends live sessions, over 100 faculty-led video lectures, and real-world case studies to provide a strategic and internationally applicable approach to sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
Yes, this sustainability course provides a globally aligned curriculum that reflects international best practices and regulatory standards. It prepares professionals to drive impactful sustainability agendas at both organizational and sectoral levels.
The curriculum fosters sustainable business practices by helping participants design responsible production and marketing strategies, manage carbon footprints, and align business models with environmental and social objectives for long-term growth.
Absolutely. Sustainability leadership is a core component, with modules dedicated to stewarding sustainability, leading innovation, and building cross-functional influence. Participants learn to shape business cultures around ethical, resilient decision-making.
Yes. This is a highly applied sustainability program designed for senior professionals who want to implement sustainability strategies that align with corporate goals, regulatory frameworks, and global sustainability standards like the UN SDGs.
Yes, upon successful completion, participants receive a sustainability certificate from Singapore Management University, enhancing their credentials and credibility as sustainability-focused professionals and decision-makers.
The SMU programme offers a deep dive into the green economy, addressing circular business models, green finance instruments, and innovations that support sustainable consumption and low-carbon strategies—essential for future-ready enterprises.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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