Blue Horse Associates

Executive Education

Our executive education series focuses on aligning understanding around what sustainability actually is and how your company can benefit from integrating these strategies into your current business model.

Series 1: Definitions and Possibilities *Objectives* Gain a basic understanding of sustainability and all its facets Create alignment between decision-makers on ways to approach sustainability *Who Should Attend* Companies looking to address consumer and regulatory concerns Companies that are considering publishing, or have recently published, a sustainability manifesto/commitment Executive decision-makers General managers Department heads *Outcomes for Participants* Clarification of sustainable business terminology Inspiration for moving beyond reduce-reuse-recycle Knowledge of industry-specific best practices Understanding of how to apply sustainability across the business Ideas on where to start and where to focus sustainability efforts

Series 2: Kick Start Sustainability *Objectives* Identify primary areas of focus for sustainability strategies Develop a prioritized action plan to move forward with sustainability activities Who Should Attend Executive and senior level decision makers across departments 8-10 participants per course Content Overview Pre-reading – 25 key sustainability terms defined 1 hour presentation – Definitions and Possibilities One-on-one interviews focused on personal and professional sustainability goals *Company analysis* 2 x ½ day facilitated workshops Identification of key focus areas Prioritized activities for different areas of the business Conclusions with Action Plan *Key Takeaways* Clarification of sustainable business terminology Plans for moving beyond reduce-reuse-recycle Awareness of how existing initiatives fit into sustainable strategies Understanding of how to apply sustainability across the business Action plan for where to focus sustainability efforts
Series 3: Sustainability 101 *Objectives* Understand all facets and current trends and activities in sustainability Create a prioritized action plan to move forward with sustainability activities Who Should Attend Executive and senior level decision makers across departments 8-10 participants per course *Content Overview* Pre-reading – 25 key sustainability terms defined 1 hour presentation – Definitions and Possibilities 1-2 day facilitated workshops Presentations of best and worse practices in sustainability Introduction to a wide array of sustainable business practices including reporting, product and packaging innovation and design, in-depth market research, internal operating practices, supply chain management, and more. Team activities to stimulate development of focused sustainability goals *Key Takeaways* Clarification of sustainable business terminology Understanding on where alignment is needed among decision makers Inspiration for moving beyond reduce-reuse-recycle Awareness of how existing initiatives may fit into sustainability strategies Understanding of how to apply sustainability across the entire business Actionable tools to create a plan for where to focus sustainability efforts