Due to restrictions around social distancing and international travel, we migrated the 2020 Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programmes online. In September 2020 we delivered the inaugural virtual seminar with outstanding feedback and we will continue to offer virtual seminars as part of the Programme in 2021.We also intend to recommence in person delivery in 2021, subject to guidance from national and local government and the University of Cambridge. The next residential course is scheduled to take place in Cambridge from Sunday 25 April - Wednesday 28 April 2021. We also intend to run face-to-face seminars in Melbourne and Cape Town in 2021.For further details on seminar dates and pricing, please click through to the relevant course page (links below). |
Upcoming residential seminarsCambridge: 7-10 November 2021 Melbourne, Australia: 28 Nov-1 Dec 2021 Cape Town, South Africa: 5-8 Dec 2021 Duration and formatThree or three and a half day residential seminar Upcoming virtual seminar17-21 May 2021 (African focus) 7-11 June 2021 Duration and formatFive day, part-time virtual seminar Fee
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Selection criteria
How to applySubmit your application or get in touch to nominate a colleague via email who meets the above criteria.
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An international programme for senior executives in leadership roles in its 26th year
Our series of Business & Sustainability Programme seminars, held around the world, have been delivered by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and have become a global benchmark for sustainability leadership education. With over 3,200 alumni from more than 1,500 organisations, we celebrate 26 years of the programme this year.
Each residential seminar takes place across four days with virtual seminars taking place across five days, each format encourages participation through a combination of lectures, case study presentations, group discussions and individual reflections, and gives delegates concrete ideas to take back to the workplace.
Why apply?
Understand key challenges and explore the opportunity of sustainability
The programme is designed to give senior executives the knowledge and techniques to address key sustainability challenges in a practical way.
Participants are encouraged to review their current business models and set a vision for what success looks like in the future, leaving the course with the inspiration, understanding and confidence to define and respond to pressing social, economic and environmental priorities.
Read about our seminars in Cambridge (UK), Cape Town (South Africa) and Melbourne (Australia).
Who should attend?
Each seminar includes a mix of carefully selected senior executives from a range of geographies and industries, to enhance peer-learning and collaboration.
Leading companies as well as government agencies and development banks use the programme to provide strategic context and support the leadership development of senior staff.
Business leaders operating at a strategic level
Business delegates include company directors and business unit leaders responsible for areas such as strategy, brand and marketing, operations, finance, external affairs, innovation and resources. A few places are also allocated to senior sustainability leaders.
Recent attendees have included decision makers from leading companies such as ABN AMRO, Anglo American, Bank of Communications (HK), Hammerson, Heathrow Airport, IKEA, JLL, Lloyds Banking Group plc, Nestlé SA, PETRONAS, P&G, SABIC, Tata Group, and Tetra Pak.
Decision-makers from public sector, international agencies and civil society
The programme is also highly relevant for leaders from the public sector, city authorities and international agencies who benefit from interacting with peers from the private sector as well as from increasing their understanding of global issues and trends.
Recent attendees have included senior officials from Environment Protection Agencies, the Treasury and International departments, directors from the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank and various UN agencies, and senior leaders from environmental and humanitarian NGOs.
Please refer to the international seminar pages for participant profiles
Who delivers the programme?
World-class contributors from business, policy and academia
Combining academic excellence, industry expertise and influential thinking for 30 years, the programme is designed and delivered by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
Delegates are led by expert faculty and contributors with a proven track record of working with organisations to respond strategically to sustainability challenges. During the seminar, they encourage debate and discussion, guide group work, workshops and syndicate sessions, and help delegates develop their thinking and approach as sustainable business leaders.
Learn more about our exceptional Fellows and Senior Associates.
How to apply
To apply for the seminar please complete the application form. Please note that you will need to complete the online application form in one sitting, so please ensure that you have all required information with you.
If you have a colleague who you feel would be suitable and interested in attending The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme, please email us or telephone +44 (0) 1223 768850 and can share materials for you to pass on.
All nominations are subjected to a robust vetting procedure to ensure delegates build diverse, international networks and foster ideas that cross traditional boundaries.
Fees, bursaries, terms and conditions
The Cambridge programme course fee is £4,500 for residential seminars and £3,500 for virtual seminars (VAT-exempt), which includes tuition, learning materials, a license for our online learning platform and membership of our alumni Network. The residential seminars also include full accommodation, meals and a Gala Dinner. Please read the Cape Town (South Africa) and Melbourne (Australia) pages for local charges.
A limited number of bursaries are available to support delegates from not-for-profit, civil society organisations and the public sector who would otherwise be unable to participate. To apply for a bursary or for more information regarding group discounts please email us and include in your application. Please note we require applicants to offer a minimum of 50 per cent matched funding when applying for bursaries.
Company agreements are also available for organisations sending multiple delegates. Please contact us to discuss rates.
