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Business and Sustainability in Action PARTNERS IN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ONE PLANET LEADERS A joint program by WWF and IMD INSPIRING BUSINESS LEADERS TO STEP OUT OF THE CROWD

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Business and Sustainability in Action

PARTNERS IN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

ONE PLANET LEADERSA joint program by WWF and IMD

INSPIRING BUSINESS LEADERS TO STEP OUT OF THE CROWD

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Business and Sustainability in Action

WHY The private sector has a key role to play in reversing the trends of environmental degradation and social inequality, and is uniquely positioned to develop global solutions through new business models and innovation.

One Planet Leaders is designed to help companies meet this challenge. It develops dynamic leaders who can integrate sustainability into all aspects of business, leading to a better and more equitable society within the limits of our one planet. We invite you to join us.

WHAT Many business leaders recognize the need to respond to the sustainability challenge but do not know how to turn it to their advantage and use it to drive value creation. The solution? Attend One Planet Leaders, and let WWF and IMD help you develop a winning business case and robust strategies for change which deliver more profit to your company.

This two-module program will not only equip you with the latest and most relevant information on sustainability, but also with a sharpened set of leadership, business strategy and change management tools of world class excellence. Your creativity and vision will be fully engaged, and the mix of excellent speakers and diverse participants will inspire you long after the program has ended.

Professional benefits• Embed sustainability into the core of your business • Leverage sustainability as a driver of innovation and competitive advantage • Develop clear communication strategies and measures for sustainable growth

Personal benefits• Take time and space to reflect • Develop your ability to respond to sustainability and drive change • Join a growing network of peers, thought-leaders and experts

Program features• 2 modules of 3 days each • 3 months learning journey • Support to develop strategic action plans • Sustainability management tools • Solutions-focused learning tailored to you • Networking, learning and co-creation platform • Learning materials and tools to help build One Planet Teams in your business

WHO One Planet Leaders is for planet-minded managers who want to use their position to leave a positive mark and influence the way we live, consume and do business.

A One Planet Leaders class is made up of a diverse group of about 30 managers and executives representing a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds and industry experience from areas such as Sustainability, General Management, Finance, R&D, Procurement and Supply, Operations, Marketing and Sales. Most participants come from the business sector but the program is also open to policy-makers and NGO representatives.

HOW Actively teaching, discussing, challenging and creating are all critical to deeper learning. You will continually apply your learning back to your business reality to make sure that you are building strategic action plans that work. Throughout the program, the emphasis is on action-focused learning and practical solutions that empower you to do more and be more.

WHY, WHAT, WHO AND HOW

ONE PLANET LEADERSPROGRAM DIRECTORS

FOUNDER

Climate, security, food, health, happiness and economic growth - these are big issues and the way we manage our environment is vital to all of them.

Michael Yaziji, AmericanProfessor of Strategy IMD

PhD INSEAD and University of California

Carolina Moeller, SwedishHead of Business Education

WWF International, MSc Lund University

Jean-Paul Jeanrenaud, Swiss/British Director Corporate Relations

WWF International, MSc Oxford University

Past speakers include: Alistair McIntosh, Centre for Human

Ecology • Michael Braungart, Cradle to Cradle Design • Satish Kumar, Schumacher

College • Tim Smit, Eden Project • Tim (Mac) MacCartney, Embercombe

Other speakers from:Accenture • Biomimicry Institute

• Boston Consulting Group • HSBC • Ipsos Mori • Marks & Spencer • Procter & Gamble • SAB Miller • The Coca Cola Company etc.

“Embedding sustainability into organisations is complicated. One Planet Leaders provides real thought

leadership in this fast moving arena.” Paul Turner, Head of Sustainable Development, Lloyds TSB Wholesale Banking

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CONTEXT & STRATEGYScale of the challenge

Embedding sustainability into your business

Deep-dive on sustainability topics

Working with your stakeholders

Individual project work

We explore the impacts of environmental, social and economic trends on business and how to turn these into strategic opportunities. On this module you will learn to develop a winning business case and robust strategies for change.

LEADERSHIP & TRANSFORMATIONBusiness model innovation

Initiating and magnifying change

Your values, your leadership

Communication that activates others

Individual project planning

We explore new ideas, concepts, business models and tools for ground-breaking innovation. On this module you will learn how to use communication and culture to drive values-led change in your organisation and beyond.

PAST PARTICIPANTS

Chief Economist IATA

Chief Executive IKEA foundation

Consumer Trait & Sustainability Manager Monsanto

Corporate Affairs Executive SAP Africa

Director R&D Procter & Gamble

Directorate BERR UK Government

General Manager Sony

Global Deputy Head Design & Development Shell International

Global Head of Environment & Quality Management Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Group SVP Marketing Officer Sodexo

European Director CSR & Product Safety Canon

Head of CSR & Sustainability Etihad Airways

Head of Sustainable Business Programme Nokia Siemens Networks

Head of Retail & Sustainability Research British Telecom

Head of Sustainable Business Development UK Green Building Council

Managing Director Group Operational Risk UBS

Strategy - Environmental Health & Safety The Boeing Company

Vice President EMEA & Head of Client ServiceHill & Knowlton

“Pushing the boundaries of

traditional business model thinking.”

Helen Wright, Head of Environmental Affairs, O2

LEARNING JOURNEY

WHEN WEEK 1-3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5-7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9-12 ONGOING

WHAT Preparatory workMODULE 1:Context & Strategy

Intra-module work

MODULE 2: Leadership & Transformation

Post-program support

OPL AlumniIMD Alumni

ACTIVITYDefine change projectAgree on objectivesReadings & toolsEngage home teams

Speaker inputLive casesInteractive exercises

Post-module report Project WorkEngage home teams

Speaker inputLive casesInteractive exercises

Project workPeer-supportPost Program report

Share & reapply Events &workshops

HOWLearning platformWebinar Phone call

On-campus module

Virtual teamsLearning platformWebinar

On-campus module

Virtual teamsLearning platformWebinarPhone call

EventsOnlineactivities

© WWF / ELMA OCIC

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Why we are here.To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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WWW.ONEPLANETLEADER.ORG • WWW.IMD.ORG/OPLONE PLANET LEADERS

WWF InternationalAvenue du Mont-BlancCH- 1196 GlandSwitzerlandTel : +41 22 364 9111Fax : +41 22 364 [email protected]

IMDChemin de Bellerive 23P.O. Box 915, CH 1001 LausanneSwitzerlandTel : +41 21 618 [email protected]

Consistently top-ranked among business schools worldwide, IMD offers real-impact executive development programs designed to help you to deliver more and to be more.

• Access innovative thinking that can be applied to your business challenges today and tomorrow.

• Gain membership to the IMD Alumni Network, with more than 60,000 members worldwide; and the One Planet Leaders Community with 200 like-minded individuals.

Working together to achieve performance breakthroughs WWF’s network of 2,000 corporate partners and IMD’s Corporate Learning Network of 140 leading international companies provides a link to the real-world challenges of today’s global environment. We combine that knowledge together with cutting-edge research to create a unique learning experience.

We work closely with you to help expand your skills, challenge your boundaries and build on your success. Together, we define ambitions and realize performance breakthroughs.

The One Planet Leaders Community is a growing global network of skilled, like-minded leaders. The community inspires, supports and challenges members to implement transformational change in their organizations. It is a platform for exchanging best practices, information sharing and peer-to-peer coaching, enabling you to further develop successful business strategies. It nurtures and expands the networks and friendships that emerge during the program.

Applications – Apply online three weeks prior to module one of the respective session on www.oneplanetleader.org

On the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland, 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva International Airport.

6 days: 2 modules of 3 days each. Both modules are taken consecutively.

2011 Second Session Module 1 September 27 - September 30, 2011 Module 2 October 25 - October 28, 2011

2012 First Session Module 1 28 February - 2 March, 2012 Module 2 27 March - 30 March, 2012

Second Session Module 1 25 September - 28 September, 2012 Module 2 30 October - 2 November, 2012

The program starts with a dinner on the Tuesday evening and ends at 16h30 on Friday afternoon.

The program fee includes tuition, teaching materials and meals. Travel and living expenses are not covered. You must settle your own hotel bills. IMD and WWF reserve the right to modify the program fee at any time.

CHF 14,000 for the first participant. CHF 12,000 for each additional participant from the same organization and for IMD alumni, OPL alumni and WWF partner companies.

Places can only be guaranteed with a purchase order number or credit card details. Invoices are payable within 30 days from the invoice date. Cancellations are non-refundable. Transfers are allowed up to 11 days before program start at 20% transfer fee. One Planet Leaders is only offered in English.

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impacts of One Planet Leaders.• Where possible, the food and drinks consumed are sourced locally and organically. • The venue is easily accessible by public transport. • We offset the carbon emissions linked to the venue and from travel by the organising team and

contributors. We also encourage participants to offset the carbon impact of their travel.• We always try to use materials such as stationery that come from certified or recycled sources.

For more information, email [email protected] or call Carolina Moeller on +41 22 364 9035

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• Learn from some of the world’s leading business management and sustainability experts.