Managing and Measuring Sustainability Impact
Turn sustainability into measurable impact
The rising wave of sustainability regulation, disclosure standards, and stakeholder expectations is reshaping the global business landscape. Organizations of all sizes must define, forecast, and disclose their sustainability impact, fundamentally altering how investors, customers, employees, and other stakeholders perceive them. Strategic commitments without credible measurement create reputational and legal risks. Companies can no longer promise what they cannot measure.
To succeed, leaders need to understand how sustainability is quantified and measured, and how to embed these insights into strategy, governance, and operations.
IMD’s Managing and Measuring Sustainability Impact program empowers you to turn sustainability from a compliance obligation into a strategic asset. The program also helps you navigate the ESG and sustainability backlash by focusing on the dimensions that strategically matter and truly create impact. You’ll learn how to identify the right metrics for your organization, integrate them into strategic decision-making, operationalize your sustainability initiatives, and communicate impact credibly to stakeholders.
Through a blend of interactive liVe virtual sessions, online modules, and in-person experiences, complemented by real-world case studies, you’ll develop the skills to navigate today’s fast-evolving sustainability landscape and position your organization to thrive.
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ESG: An accounting revolution
Organizations are transitioning from financial reporting only, to sustainability reporting, where ESG metrics stand next to the financial numbers. “If you get this right, you don’t have to search for investors and talent anymore – they’ll search for you,” says Florian Hoos, Director of IMD’s Measuring and Managing Sustainability Impact program.
Group CFO, EKZ, Switzerland
I found the program really useful and was particularly enthusiastic about the finance, sustainability, and strategy topics, and how, together, they can drive competitive advantage. I learned how to develop KPIs to track materiality performance and how to define KPI methodologies for the purpose of hindsight, insight, and foresight. I also gained insights into the importance of integrated reporting and forward-looking insights for investments, and how partnerships and collaborations are key to sustainability transformation.
Senior R&D Consultant, Switzerland
The Measuring and Managing Sustainability Impact program at IMD was an incredible blend of technical knowledge and people skills. The interactions with colleagues were invaluable, helping us build a strong network focused on cooperation rather than competition. The coaching sessions offered fresh perspectives, enabling us to apply the knowledge effectively within our own companies.
When we say “real impact”, we mean it. After attending this program in 2024, participants stated:
“I gained fresh knowledge and insights.”
“I gained practical tools/ideas that are relevant for me.”
“I could apply what I learned during the program.”
“I became a more effective executive.”
Embark on an immersive learning experience designed for maximum impact on your development. Learn from cutting-edge research, real-world examples, guest lecturers, case studies, and dynamic group discussions. With the support of an executive coach, transform your newly acquired knowledge into operational success.
Detailed schedule | October 2025 session
The fundamentals of ESG compliance
Dates: 27-30 October 2025 (liVe virtual & online)
- 27 October 2025, 13:30-15:00 CET (liVe)
- 30 October 2025, 13:30-15:00 CET (liVe)
- Additional video material, reading, and assignments (online, self-paced)
From compliance to competitive advantage
Dates: 3-5 November 2025 (on campus, Lausanne)
- Start time: 3 November 2025, 08:30 CET
- End time: 5 November 2025, 12:30 CET
Transform knowledge into operational success
Dates: 10-24 November 2025 (live virtual)
- 10-24 November 2025* Two group coaching sessions (2 hours per session, liVe)
*Meeting time subject to participant availability
Detailed schedule | May 2026 session
The fundamentals of ESG compliance
Dates: 28-29 May 2026 (liVe virtual & online)
- 28 May 2026, 13:30-15:00 CEST (liVe)
- 29 May 2026, 13:30-15:00 CEST (liVe)
- Additional video material, reading, and assignments (online, self-paced)
From compliance to competitive advantage
Dates: 1-3 June 2026 (on campus, Lausanne)
- Start time: 1 June 2026, 08:30 CEST
- End time: 3 June 2026, 12:30 CEST
Transform knowledge into operational success
Dates: 8-17 June 2026 (live virtual)
- 8-17 June 2026* Two group coaching sessions (2 hours per session, liVe)
*Meeting time subject to participant availability
Detailed schedule | October 2026 session
The fundamentals of ESG compliance
Dates: 22-23 October 2026 (liVe virtual & online)
- 22 October 2026, 13:30-15:00 CEST (liVe)
- 23 October 2026, 13:30-15:00 CEST (liVe)
- Additional video material, reading, and assignments (online, self-paced)
From compliance to competitive advantage
Dates: 2-4 November 2026 (on campus, Lausanne)
- Start time: 2 November 2026, 08:30 CET
- End time: 4 November 2026, 12:30 CET
Transform knowledge into operational success
Dates: 9-18 November 2026 (live virtual)
- 9-18 November 2026* Two group coaching sessions (2 hours per session, liVe)
*Meeting time subject to participant availability
Meet the experts who will guide you to success. IMD’s Measuring and Managing Sustainability Impact program is delivered to you by a world-class faculty of professors to bring you the richest of real-world applications and the latest thought leadership.
Length: 2.5 days on campus (Lausanne), 12 hours liVe virtual & online
