Sustainability Leadership and Implementation certification program

"Come learn from Hunter Lovins, Scott McLagan, and other leaders in the Sustainability field. Back by popular demand, the Sustainability Leadership and Implementation certification program will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement an effective and profit-enhancing sustainability program within your organization. The course is run by the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, Natural Capitalism Solutions, and CORE (Colorado’s sustainable business association). If that’s not enough, there are also scholarships available.

If you are currently employed by a Colorado company and manage or will be managing sustainability for your organization, this class is meant for you! If you know of someone who would be a good candidate, please forward this email to them.
Through this course, you will gain a deep understanding of sustainability frameworks, while also learning the practical leadership and implementation skills needed to put an effective sustainability program in place. The course will run February 16th – March 29th, and includes 6 classroom days (48 contact hours), plus readings and discussion between classes.

Sustainability Leadership and Implementation Certificate Course

Accepting applications until 8 February for the spring session.

Class Dates:
February 16, 17, 24, & 25 March 28 & 29.

Through this course, you will gain a deep understanding of sustainability frameworks, while also learning the practical leadership and implementation skills needed to put an effective sustainability program in place. The course will run February 16th – March 29th, and includes 6 classroom days (48 contact hours), plus readings and discussion between classes.

As a final deliverable, participants will develop and present a set of strategic sustainability initiatives for their organization, in addition to initial goals and implementation strategies. Upon program completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate in Sustainability Leadership and Implementation.
To learn more and register go to: www.natcapsolutions.org/slic.
We will continue to keep you informed about other exciting NCS developments as they unfold in 2012.

Thank you for your continued support.

Cheers,
Toby Russell
C.E.O."

Testimonials from past students
"This was a great opportunity to learn from pioneers and industry leaders in sustainability."
-- Dianne Beal, Hunter Douglas

"The business case for sustainability provides a framework for business success in the 21st Century. Managers and executives concerned with the success of their companies and the continued happiness and productivity of their employees need to attend this course."
-- Adam Irwin, juwi Wind, LLC

"It was a real privilege to learn from a true pioneer of the environmental and sustainability revolution. I would certainly recommend this class to sustainability professionals looking to sharpen their skills in advocating for the business case of going green. Very insightful and quite enriching."
-- Miguel Pena, Renewable Choice Energy