Climate Action & ESG in Business Strategy for Africa

Equipping Africa’s future-focused executives with the capability to lead in a climate-conscious business environment — and turn climate risk into competitive advantage.

  8 Weeks    |    Fully Virtual    |    Self-Paced    |    LBS Digital Certificate

About the Programme
Climate Intelligence for Future-Focused Leaders

As climate risks, regulatory pressures, and investor expectations continue to reshape the business landscape, organisations across Africa face a critical gap: translating climate awareness into strategic action.

This programme was built for future-focused executives — equipping you not just with knowledge, but with the capability to lead in a climate-conscious business environment. You will learn how to drive sustainability through change management in ways that directly support the execution of business strategy.

At its core, the programme develops practical capabilities to assess climate-related risks, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and embed sustainability into everyday decision-making.

Designed for busy executives, it is delivered as a flexible, self-paced experience to enable executives lead the transition without stepping away from it.

What is the aim of the Programme?
Built for Africa’s Business Leaders

The programme is tailored to equip Africa’s business leaders — including Senior Executives, Middle Managers, Investors and Analysts — with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of Climate Action & ESG to create a positive impact within their organisation and communities at large.

Learning Outcomes
What You Will Walk Away With
By the end of this programme, participants will:

Advanced ESG Knowledge   
Gain advanced knowledge of how climate action and ESG directly impact business strategy and profitability.

Competitive Advantage  
Deploy ESG as a competitive advantage that unlocks new markets and business possibilities across Africa.

Risk Assessment Tools 
Utilise practical climate risk assessment toolkits for sharper, more confident decision-making.

Compliance & Reporting  
Develop deep insight into climate compliance monitoring, reporting standards, and the legal risks of non-compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement      
Design models for stakeholder engagement that improve branding, reputation, and organisational impact.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Built for Leaders Across Sectors

This programme is tailored for Africa’s business leaders — from the boardroom to the policy table:

  • Business leaders in high-impact sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, finance, energy, and infrastructure
  • Programme and project managers responsible for designing and implementing sustainable interventions
  • Public sector leaders and policymakers working at the intersection of business, climate, and development
  • HSE, Risk Management, Investor Relations and Corporate Governance professionals
  • Senior Executives, Middle Managers, Investors and Analysts navigating the ESG landscape

8 Weeks
Duration

           Fully Virtual
Delivery

           Self-Paced Learning
Format

Pan-African
Focus

FULL PROGRAMME ACCESS
N 735,000($525)

One-time investment. No hidden fees.
✔  Digital Certificate of Competence from Lagos Business School
✔  Full 8-week self-paced curriculum
✔  Access to all course materials

Learn from an Expert in the Field

“Africa cannot afford to treat ESG as a compliance checkbox. It is our greatest opportunity to leapfrog into a green, prosperous future — and business leaders must be at the forefront of that shift.”

— Chinwe Ajene-Sagna, Faculty

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