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Sustainability Management

This course is your gateway to sustainability in the hospitality industry. It equips both seasoned professionals and emerging leaders with a deep understanding of sustainability's significance and the tools to lead transformative change in the industry's ecological journey.

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Sustainability Management

In a world of constant change, sustainability is no longer an option but a strategic necessity. Join us for a two-day immersive journey into sustainability in hospitality. Gain the knowledge, strategies, and hands-on experience to seamlessly integrate sustainability into your skill set. Learn ESG paradigms, carbon emission reduction, customized sustainability strategy, and industry best practices. Become a leader of change in the transformative hospitality industry.

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Course Highlights

This course develops specialized knowledge and skills that enable you to : 

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Familiarize with evolving ESG paradigms and anticipate and their potential trajectories.; Understand the impacts of sustainability initiatives on hotel real estate and implement changes to reduce carbon emissions in operations.; Formulate a sustainability strategy that applies the relevant ESG standards and tools for the hospitality sector.; Gain a deep knowledge of best practices from parallel industries for designing the sustainability strategy.;

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Course Highlights

Comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) paradigms;Carbon emission reduction strategies within hotel operations;Developing your tailored sustainability strategy, uniquely crafted to meet specific needs;Inspiration from industry best practices, enhancing your ability to drive positive change
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Course Content

Day 1 / Part 1: Cultivating Sustainability

Facilitated by: Dr. René Woltering & Dr. Vincent Michelet

Key Topics

  • Level 1: Sustainability for hospitality and luxury industries

    • Sustainability issues and paradigms, their evolution and status today
    • Compass to navigate through the complexity of ESG standards & tools

 

Day 1 / Part 2: Sustainability in Real Estate

 

Key Topics

  • Level 2: Sustainability in Real Estate

    • Environmental impact of the real estate and hospitality industry
    • What Net Zero means for a General Manager
    • Workshop: Sustainability Management Simulation Net Zero. Implementing a strategy to reduce a hotel’s carbon emissions by 50% within seven years. Including discussion and Q&A after the workshop.

Admission Criteria

Relevant professional experience (while previous hospitality experience is valued, it is not required for admission).

Proficiency in English.

Admission Process

To apply, please submit the following documents online: resume or LinkedIn profile link.

The Admissions Office will review applications on a rolling basis and invited you for an interview to assess program fit and check your background as well as expectations of the program.

Deadline

Your application must be received at least one week prior to course start.

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Cost CHF 2,200

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