Sustainable Business Practices 5-Day Professional Course - KSA, Oman, GCC & Africa

Drive Corporate Sustainability and ESG Excellence in Middle East and African Markets

Transform your organization with our comprehensive 5-day Sustainable Business Practices training program designed for professionals in Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Rwanda). This intensive course covers ESG integration, circular economy, sustainability reporting, carbon management, and stakeholder engagement essential for thriving in Middle Eastern and African markets prioritizing sustainable development.

Why Sustainable Business Training in GCC & Africa?

Sustainability is reshaping business across the Gulf and African regions. Saudi Green Initiative, UAE Net Zero 2050, Oman Vision 2040, and African Union Agenda 2063 mandate corporate sustainability integration. Organizations embracing sustainable practices achieve 20-30% cost reductions, enhanced brand reputation, improved investor relations, and regulatory compliance. Sustainability professionals in these markets command premium salaries (35-50% higher) and lead transformative initiatives worth billions in ESG investments from global institutions.

5-Day Sustainable Business Practices Course Outline

Day 1: Sustainability Fundamentals & Strategic Integration

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Introduction to Sustainable Business: Definition, evolution, and business case

• Triple bottom line: people, planet, profit framework

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) alignment

• Global sustainability trends impacting GCC and African markets

• Climate crisis and business implications for Middle East

• Resource scarcity challenges in water-stressed Gulf regions

• Sustainability Strategy Development: Aligning sustainability with business strategy

• Materiality assessment: identifying priority sustainability issues

• Stakeholder engagement for Saudi, Omani, and African enterprises

• Sustainability vision and mission statement creation

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Setting sustainability goals and targets aligned with SDGs

• Governance structures for sustainability: committees, roles, responsibilities

• Board-level sustainability oversight in UAE and Qatari corporations

• Integration with corporate strategy for Nigerian and Kenyan companies

• Regulatory Landscape: Saudi Arabia’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

• UAE Securities and Commodities Authority ESG disclosure requirements

• Oman Capital Market Authority sustainability mandates

• Johannesburg Stock Exchange ESG reporting framework

• Nigerian Stock Exchange sustainability principles

• Nairobi Securities Exchange ESG guidelines

• Case studies: Aramco sustainability transformation, Safaricom Kenya M-PESA impact

• Interactive workshop: Conducting materiality assessment

• Group exercise: Stakeholder mapping and prioritization

Day 2: Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Carbon Management: Greenhouse gas accounting fundamentals

• GHG Protocol: Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations

• Carbon footprint measurement for Gulf manufacturing facilities

• Emission reduction strategies: energy efficiency, renewable energy

• Carbon offset projects in African forestry and renewable sectors

• Climate Risk Management: TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)

• Physical risks: extreme heat in GCC, droughts in Africa

• Transition risks: policy changes, technology disruption, market shifts

• Climate scenario analysis for Saudi and Egyptian businesses

• Climate adaptation and resilience strategies

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Circular Economy Principles: Linear vs. circular business models

• Design for durability, reuse, and recyclability

• Waste reduction and zero-waste initiatives in UAE hospitality

• Industrial symbiosis opportunities in Omani industrial estates

• Product-as-a-service business models for African markets

• Water Stewardship: Water scarcity in GCC and African contexts

• Water efficiency technologies for Saudi facilities

• Wastewater treatment and reuse in Gulf industries

• Water footprint assessment and reduction strategies

• Biodiversity Conservation: Ecosystem services and business dependencies

• Biodiversity impact assessment for African mining operations

• Conservation initiatives in Qatar and Bahrain coastal areas

• Practical calculations: Carbon footprint analysis exercise

• Case study: ACWA Power renewable energy portfolio Middle East

Day 3: Social Sustainability & Ethical Business

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Social Responsibility: Human rights in business operations

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

• Labor rights and fair employment practices across GCC

• Kafala system reforms in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• Living wage implementation in African manufacturing

• Supply chain labor standards for Kenyan and Ghanaian exporters

• Child labor prevention in African agricultural supply chains

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): DEI strategy development

• Gender equality initiatives for Gulf workplaces

• Women’s economic empowerment in Middle East and Africa

• Persons with disabilities inclusion programs

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Cultural diversity management in multicultural GCC environments

• Indigenous rights in African resource extraction projects

• Community Engagement: Social impact assessment methodologies

• Community development programs for oil & gas operations

• Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in African contexts

• Corporate philanthropy and strategic CSR in Saudi Arabia

• Shared value creation: business and community benefits

• Education and skills development initiatives in Oman

• Health and wellbeing programs in Nigerian and Egyptian companies

• Ethical Supply Chain Management: Supplier code of conduct development

• Responsible sourcing and procurement policies

• Conflict minerals compliance for African supply chains

• Modern slavery and human trafficking prevention

• Role-play: Stakeholder consultation meeting simulation

• Case study: MTN Group Africa community investment programs

Day 4: ESG Integration & Sustainability Reporting

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Framework: ESG integration fundamentals

• ESG ratings and rankings: MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global

• Investor ESG expectations for Gulf and African companies

• ESG due diligence for mergers and acquisitions

• Sovereign wealth fund ESG requirements: PIF Saudi Arabia, Mubadala UAE

• Sustainability Reporting Standards: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards

• GRI Universal Standards and topic-specific standards

• SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) sector-specific metrics

• Integrated Reporting Framework combining financial and non-financial performance

• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) climate and water disclosures

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• TCFD climate-related financial disclosures for banks

• United Nations Global Compact Communication on Progress

• ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Guidance

• Sustainability Report Development: Report structure and content planning

• Materiality-driven reporting for Qatari and Kuwaiti enterprises

• Data collection and management systems

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) selection and measurement

• Assurance and verification of sustainability reports

• Digital reporting and interactive platforms

• Stakeholder engagement through reporting

• Green Finance: Green bonds and sustainable financing

• Islamic green finance (Sukuk) for Sharia-compliant projects

• ESG-linked loans and sustainability-linked bonds

• Impact investing opportunities in African infrastructure

• Practical workshop: Drafting sustainability report section

• Case study: DP World sustainability reporting excellence

Day 5: Innovation, Technology & Future of Sustainability

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Sustainable Innovation: Eco-innovation and green technology development

• Cleantech opportunities in solar, wind, hydrogen across Middle East

• Sustainable agriculture technologies for African food security

• Green building and sustainable construction in Gulf mega-projects

• Electric mobility and transportation sustainability

• Digital Sustainability: AI and machine learning for sustainability analytics

• Blockchain for supply chain transparency and traceability

• IoT sensors for environmental monitoring in Saudi facilities

• Big data analytics for ESG performance optimization

• Digital twins for sustainable operations management

• Sustainable Finance & Investment: SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) principles

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

• Negative screening and positive screening strategies

• Impact measurement and management frameworks

• Blended finance for African sustainable development projects

• Certification & Standards: B Corporation certification process

• LEED and green building certifications for UAE construction

• Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance for African agricultural products

• ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 50001 integration

• Change Management for Sustainability: Employee engagement strategies

• Sustainability champions networks in Omani and Egyptian companies

• Training and awareness programs across organizational levels

• Behavior change campaigns for resource conservation

• Incentive systems linked to sustainability KPIs

• Future Trends: Net-zero transition pathways for GCC economies

• Nature-positive business models protecting biodiversity

• Regenerative business practices beyond sustainability

• Just transition considerations for fossil fuel-dependent economies

• Sustainability career opportunities in Middle East and Africa

• Professional certifications: CESGA, GRI, SASB credentials

• Final assessment: Sustainability strategy presentation

• Course review, action planning, and certificate ceremony

What’s Included in This Training Program?

✅ Comprehensive training materials and sustainability management handbook
✅ GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks with implementation guides
✅ Carbon calculator tools and ESG assessment templates
✅ Case studies from Aramco, Almarai, Naspers, Dangote Group
✅ Sustainability report examples from leading GCC and African companies
✅ Professional certificate recognized by sustainability organizations
✅ 90-day post-training support for strategy implementation
✅ Arabic, English, French, and Swahili language options
✅ Digital resource library with standards and best practice guides
✅ Networking with sustainability leaders across regions

Who Should Attend This Course?

• Sustainability Managers and ESG Officers in KSA, Oman, UAE

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Directors across GCC

• Environmental and Social Specialists in oil & gas, mining sectors

• Strategy and Business Development Managers integrating sustainability

• Investor Relations Officers managing ESG communications

• Supply Chain Managers implementing responsible sourcing

• Risk Managers addressing climate and sustainability risks

• Board Members and Executives driving sustainability transformation

• Consultants advising on ESG strategy in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa

• Government Officials developing sustainability policies

• Fresh graduates pursuing sustainability careers in Middle East and Africa

Training Locations: GCC & Africa

In-person training available in:

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, NEOM
Oman: Muscat, Salalah
UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Masdar City
Qatar: Doha
Kuwait: Kuwait City
Bahrain: Manama
Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja
South Africa: Johannesburg, Cape Town
Kenya: Nairobi
Egypt: Cairo, New Capital
Morocco: Casablanca, Rabat
Ghana: Accra
Rwanda: Kigali

Live virtual training with interactive case studies for global participants.

Lead the Sustainability Revolution - Enroll Today

Join forward-thinking professionals driving sustainable transformation across the Middle East and Africa. Our expert instructors combine 20+ years of sustainability experience with deep regional knowledge from leading GCC and African organizations.

Register now and gain the strategic skills to integrate ESG principles, implement circular economy models, achieve carbon neutrality, and report sustainability performance using international frameworks.

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