Education, Education, Education: how to upskill sustainable leadership across companies

Catharina Bening, emba X faculty member, at the Economist's Sustainability Week in London As sustainability becomes a business imperative, the demand for leaders who understand environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is rising. But are companies truly equipping their executives and employees with the right skills to lead the transition? This fireside explores how businesses can embed sustainability education into corporate training, leadership development and executive decision-making. How can companies bridge the knowledge gap and ensure that sustainability is not just a compliance exercise but a core business strategy? What role should business schools, corporate academies and cross-sector partnerships play in accelerating learning? Moderated by Matus Samel, principle policy and insights, Economist Impact Speakers: Catharina Bening, senior-scientist and group leader, Chair for Sustainability and Technology, ETH Zurich Henry White, chief executive, Sustainability Unlocked emba X is an innovative Executive MBA programme presented jointly by ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen. For more information about the programme visit: https://embax.ch/.