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IRIS — Beyond Sustainability

Transforming Sustainability into Value

A practical, research-backed one-day workshop for change-makers. Unlock your organisation's sustainability ambitions and turn them into tangible business value — with practical tools, peer learning and a focus on immediate application.

Why attend

Built for action, backed by research.

This is not another theory-heavy session. Built on rigorous sustainability frameworks and systems-thinking methodologies, real-world case studies and the latest global data from the Sustainability Compass™, the workshop equips you to lead transformation confidently in your organisation.

What you'll walk away with

Whether you work in business, policy, education or grassroots activism, you leave with:

  • Insights from real-world data — what worked, what didn't, and why
  • Proven tools for shifting complex systems and finding leverage points for change
  • Frameworks to design and implement transformative sustainability strategies
  • Immediate next steps tailored to your context, challenges and ambitions

A community of practice

Change is hard — but you don't have to go it alone. The workshop fosters a supportive network of fellow change agents. Connect with like-minded peers, share experiences and co-create solutions in a safe, inspiring space.

Led by experts who practise what they teach

Our facilitators are seasoned practitioners with deep, on-the-ground experience leading sustainability transitions across sectors. They bring not just knowledge but real-world wisdom — and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of systems thinkers.

What you'll experience

One day, from snapshot to commitment.

  • 09:30–10:00
    Welcome & connections

    Start the day with coffee, informal networking, and meet your fellow change-makers.

  • 10:00–11:00
    Sustainability snapshot: where do we stand beyond the obvious?

    Strategic insight into the global trends and regulatory shifts reshaping sustainability. See benchmarks created by our AI-driven Sustainability Compass™.

  • 11:00–11:15
    Break
  • 11:15–12:30
    Discussion: roadblocks to impact — what's holding us back?

    Explore the organisational and systemic barriers to progress.

  • 12:30–13:30
    Lunch & networking
  • 13:30–16:30
    Transforming sustainability through systems thinking

    High-impact, collaborative sprints to apply the three power principles of systems change:

    • Build a strategic purpose narrative that drives alignment and momentum
    • Identify high-leverage interventions that unlock real progress, learning from what is working in other contexts
    • Strengthen personal resilience and leadership capacity
  • 16:30–17:00
    Debrief & personal commitment

    Reflect, synthesise and walk away with a renewed sense of commitment.

  • 17:00+
    Cocktail reception & community building

    Wrap up the day by connecting with your new peer network over drinks and shared purpose.

Outcomes

What you'll walk away with

  • Strategic insight — understand the market and regulatory shifts affecting sustainability today
  • Peer learning — exchange practical solutions with ESG, L&D and strategy leaders
  • Practical tools — apply proven system-change methodologies from day one
  • Increased confidence — navigate complexity with clarity and resilience
  • A high-trust network — join a community of change-makers across sectors
Who should attend

Anyone driving a sustainability transition.

  • Chief Sustainability Officers and ESG leaders
  • Strategy, CSR, risk and L&D professionals
  • Anyone driving sustainability transitions inside their organisation
Ready to move from intention to impact? Join us and start transforming systems — starting with your own.
Dates & fees

Next editions

The 2025–26 editions in London, Paris and Singapore have completed. Register your interest to be first to hear about the next dates.

CityNext datesVenueIndicative fee
London, UKTo be announcedTo be announced£1,000 per personRegister interest
Paris, FranceTo be announcedTo be announced€1,000 per personRegister interest
SingaporeTo be announcedSMU Downtown CampusSG$1,500 per personRegister interest

Indicative fees are those of the previous editions and may change. Looking for more depth? See the two-day tailored masterclass.

Grab your seat in the next cohort.

Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.