Join us for an engaging discussion on how leaders can drive the transition to sustainable practices, hosted by CIFAL Surrey. This event brings together two sustainable business experts and CIFAL Surrey Senior Advisors, representing the world of cutting-edge research and practice on sustainable business leadership.
Dr Nayanee Silva, CIFAL Senior Advisor in Corporate Sustainability, Associate Lecturer in Corporate Sustainability, Research Fellow
Short talk description: Leading sustainable business is key to address growing climate risk and build resilience towards long term prosperity. With recent developments in sustainability regulation, managing sustainability requires holistic and detailed measurement of sustainability performance. In this session, we will introduce the topics of corporate sustainability measurement frameworks, challenges and best practice for incorporating sustainability successfully into business strategy towards sustainable development.
Zoe Bowden, CIFAL Senior Advisor in Supply Chain Management, Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
Short talk description: Today’s business challenges are bigger, faster, and less predictable than ever. In this discussion, we’ll explore how adopting humility as a leadership mindset can turn challenges into opportunities for a sustainable, resilient business, and even into a source of competitive advantage. Humility helps us set bold goals, adapt when the unknowns appear, and bring out the best ideas through debate and diverse perspectives.
CIFAL Surrey experts will share their insights, challenges, and strategies for shaping sustainable business practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how leadership can turn sustainability ambition into action.
The event is hybrid - you can join online (a link will be provided after registration) or in person by attending at the Institute for Sustainability, Thomas Telford Building, second floor Room 14AA02 which is marked number 38, grid E3 on this map.
(Pay and display parking available on campus).
The event is part of the Institute for Sustainability’s weekly seminar series. To find our more about CIFAL and its upcoming Sustainability Leadership for Business click here.
About CIFAL Surrey
CIFAL Surrey is a training centre accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). CIFAL Surrey is committed to capacity-building for sustainability and climate leadership for business leaders, policy-makers, and civil society organisations.
You can learn about CIFAL Surrey training programme “Sustainability Leadership for Business”, including training agenda, trainers’ bios, and booking details here. You can register for the next cohort of the programme (6th/7th November 2025) using this link.
