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Executive Short Program

Building innovative and sustainable business models Building innovative and sustainable business models

The world is changing with increasing speed and turbulence. We are reaching ‘tipping points’ or ‘thresholds’ beyond which a safe and just space for humanity can no longer be achieved. Linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, the Planetary Boundaries and the Donut Economy have become reference frameworks. This course will explore why and how companies can transform themselves to operate within the Planetary boundaries and the Donut Economy, through going beyond incremental changes: at one point it requires new disruptive business models: low carbon, circular, biodiversity friendly and inclusive.

Place(s):

Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus

Duration:

4 days

Format:

Online and in-class

Next start(s):

Jun 16 2025

Language(s):

English

Cost:

5 900 €*

Objectives

  • Master the main sustainable business models (Low carbon business strategies and business models, circular business models, biodiversity friendly business models, inclusive business models) 
  • Design an innovative and sustainable business model to launch potentially within a / your company 
  • Master the drivers for the more global transformation of a / your company, and even shift of its global business model

Program

The 3 pillars of the business model

Risk & opportunities; scopes & targets; exposure to the 3 scopes; design & innovation

Levers to transform business models from linear to fully circular

How to take into account & limit impact on biodiversity

Comparison of different forms of inclusive busines, design & implementation methodologies.

Capitalization

This Executive Short Program is eligible for capitalization towards the Executive certificate Strategizing sustainable business transformation 

 

Profile

Who is this program for? Is it right for you?

Participant Profile

This program targets managers and leaders who want to make a difference and be actors of sustainability: either through classical functions (which can be strategy, corporate finance, operations , marketing, etc.), or as sustainability manager or leader. It targets also consultants, who want to contribute to sustainable transformation of their client companies.

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Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Our program is designed for all executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with at least 5 years of professional

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Faculty

Bénédicte FAIVRE-TAVIGNOT

Executive Director of the Inclusive Economy Center

To be up to the mega challenges (climate change, biodiversity / resource depletion and growing inequalities), and make our companies and our whole economy sustainable, reducing negative externalities through incremental changes is not enough: we need to shift our business models, making them low carbon, circular, biodiversity friendly / even regenerative and inclusive. This is how we can solve today’s issues and have a positive impact.

Learning methods & Evaluations

Pédagogy: Very diverse learning methods characterize the program : theory, practical cases, exercises, simulations, application within your own company, sharing of practices, co-development... Some preparation can be required before the modules, like the reading and preparation of case studies. 

Evaluations: Participants will be assessed through essays on case studies or reflections; through group presentations and simulations.

Registration

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Registration

This program is accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.

Tuition Fees and Funding

The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks).  

Not included: dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).

Program Eligibility:   
RNCP* : "développement durable et innovation sociale", reference no RNCP38730BC05 ; (registration date in the RNCP: 07/03/2024; certifying body: Higher Education Institution HEC Paris) 
*National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) 
Program eligible for Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE)

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Funding options: Depending on your profile and the program you choose, several funding options may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.

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