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Overview.

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From October 2024 to April 2025, the Leading Sustainable Impact programme brought together two cohorts of forward-thinking business leaders and professionals from a diverse range of sectors for an intensive, fully-funded 4-day course focused on driving sustainable transformation within their organisations.

Designed for individuals in positions to shape and influence the sustainability agenda, this high-impact programme provided  over 40 participants with the leadership tools, insights, and peer network needed to launch and deliver meaningful sustainability initiatives across sectors.

Delivered by world-class speakers, leading academics, and local exemplars, the programme featured a blend of cutting-edge thinking and practical application. Core topics included:
  • The Need for Sustainable Development in Business
  • Designing Sustainable Solutions
  • Understanding the Impact of Carbon Footprints

A central feature of the programme was the live transformation project, through which each participant applied their learning to a real-world sustainability challenge within their organisation. The programme concluded with individual impact presentations, where each participant showcased progress on their individual sustainability projects, demonstrating  the practical application and strategic vision developed over the course.

​Participants emerged with enhanced leadership skills, a valuable peer network, and actionable plans to advance sustainability goals in their organisations. The programme, valued at £4,000 per person, was fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

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Feedback.

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Hear directly from past participants below and learn how the programme supported their personal and organisational goals.

“Thought provoking with great networking and sharing of ideas.”
“This programme gave me the skills and ideas to really be able to make a change.”
 
“Amazing speakers, great lecture slides and superb structure.”
“Outstanding. This course is for everyone.”
“Thought provoking with great networking and sharing of ideas.”
“Thanks for all of your input - it was fantastic.”
“Very engaging and valuable course.”
“Really informative and supportive. The practical nature makes it much less daunting.”
“Extremely valuable and practical. Excellent external speakers and very interesting participants.”
“Great insights into creating meaningful and engaging change. I feel confident and ready to tackle on the challenges ahead.”
“Great programme, great teaching.”
“Great to get the ball rolling with sustainability practices and start visualising to get things done.” 
 “This is not just a leadership programme; it is a catalyst for economic transformation, environmental responsibility, and a more sustainable future for Northern Ireland.”

Delivery Partners.

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028 9076 1030
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Sustain Exchange
c/o Podiem Ltd
City East
68-72 Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT4 1GW
  • Summit
  • 30 Under 30
  • Cultivate
  • TRANSFORM
  • IMPACT