ONE PLANET LEADERS PROGRAMME. Overview. Wonderful, the mix of attendees provided stimulating debate, and the speakers well, wow!

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1 ONE PLANET LEADERS PROGRAMME Overview This information explains how, as a One Planet Leader, you will be equipped to make a difference to your employer, your professional development, and our planet. experts from WWF, business, universities and It is not enough just to learn about sustainability. There must also be action. By the end of the One Planet Leaders programme you will have developed two action plans: a personal plan for those areas that you directly control, and a strategic plan for your company or business unit as a whole. To help you develop your action plans and the thinking behind them, the programme provides: three face-to-face workshops on-line learning modules that fit around your existing work commitments personalised learning that is tailored to your company s situation networking with other One Planet Leaders from a range of business sectors. An outstanding team is ready to facilitate your learning. We have brought together a range of Wonderful, the mix of attendees provided stimulating debate, and the speakers well, wow! Paul Turner, Head of Sustainable Development, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc NGOs. You can expect rapid progress as you stretch yourself within a creative and supportive environment. During the three-month programme you will work through three phases: Explore; Challenge; Apply. You will have the opportunity to use the programme to complete the 'One Planet Leaders pathway with University of Exeter in the UK (subject to approval). This pathway is dedicated to the study of leadership and sustainability within an organisational setting focusing specifically on the needs and challenges facing contemporary business. This pathway is an option within the MSc Sustainable Development and will be undertaken through distance learning. Completion of the One Planet Leaders pathway will achieve 60 credits, providing a Postgraduate Certificate in sustainable development (1/3 of a Masters) Secure website As soon as you have registered for the programme we ll send you a password so that you can start looking

2 Explore When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world John Muir, Naturalist Kick-Off Workshop During this intensive two-day workshop you ll explore some of the most important issues facing business and the planet in the 21st century. You can expect a mix of expert input, group work and individual exercises. You will start to form a team-working environment where all the One Planet Leaders know and support each other. By the end of the workshop you ll have a deeper understanding of the scale of the challenge, and will have a real enthusiasm for leading change in sustainability. Sample Sessions Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul, broadcaster and activist on environmental issues. THE PORNOGRAPHY OF CONSUMERISM This session debates how consumerism links to sustainability and explores the tensions between lifestyle, consumerism, happiness, wellbeing and environmental quality. Prof.Dr Michael Braungart CRADLE TO CRADLE THINKING Participants will hear about cradle to cradle thinking from one of the leading global exponents in the field of bio-mimicry. Personal Pathway Identification READINGS REVIEW Participants will review the online materials available and chart their personal pathways for the Explore phase. Participants can choose which of the 48 readings to explore. Topic areas range from how the natural world functions to the impact of human and business activity. On-line learning module You will continue to explore in greater depth the themes that were introduced during the workshop. 48 readings on topics ranging from Ecological systems to Stakeholder engagement with full references for further investigation are provided. You will choose your own path through these resources and are encouraged to share them with colleagues to promote discussion on areas relevant to your business. We encourage you to use the on-line forum to debate with other One Planet Leaders. Throughout the programme you will need to allocate at least four hours a week to on-line learning (this work-load can be shared with colleagues if you create a support team back in the workplace). You will be required to report back on your exploration at the Interim Workshop.

3 Challenge We believe that the leading global companies of 2020 will be those that provide goods and services and reach new customers in ways that address the world s major challenges including poverty, climate change, resource depletion, globalization, and demographic shifts Niall Fitzgerald, Chairman of Reuters, former Chairman of Unilever Interim Workshop Having reviewed the learning points from your exploration, we will further challenge your thinking with the support of global experts who have a wealth of practical experience. You will review and evaluate examples of excellence in corporate responsibility and sustainability. Together we ll identify transformational thinking about the purpose and nature of business activities. By the end of the workshop you will have new confidence in leading thinking on environmental and social issues that pose threats to business as usual. You will also be introduced to the all important apply phase. You will be familiarised with a series of management tools which will help you create your strategic and operational plans. On-line learning module Through on-line learning you will continue to challenge your own and others thinking on sustainability as you work through the 'apply' management tools. Sample Sessions Jan-Peter Onstwedder. Head of Risk, Integrated Supply & Trading, BP Oil International Ltd This session reinforces the opportunities of identifying and managing non-financial environmental and social risks and illustrates the benefits from integrating them into business priorities and processes. Case Studies review SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS IS POSSIBLE! An increasing number of organisations are taking on the challenge of being sustainable. Organisations such as Proctor & Gamble and Nokia are invited to inspire by sharing examples of enabling and achieving change in business practice. WHAT IS THE SCALE OF THE CHALLENGE? Richard Holland WWF Fresh Water Richard Holland brings to life the direct and indirect uses of water across product lifecycles and illustrates the short and medium term implications of environmental and social trends for business. He poses the question of a Water footprint alongside a Carbon footprint.

4 Apply We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit Aristotle, Philosopher On-line learning module A series of tools provide a step-by-step process for identifying and managing key environmental and social issues for your particular business. You will complete all eight steps before the final workshop, with on-line support and guidance from our panel of experts. The output will be two types of action plan: a personal plan and a strategic plan. The personal plan focuses on areas within your particular area of authority where you can implement and control change. The strategic plan focuses on actions that are of strategic importance to your business as a whole, business unit or particular process (you choose the scale). Our tools draw upon best practice in sustainability management systems, stakeholder engagement, materiality measurement and strategic alignment. The process can provide the basis for on-going strategic management, non-financial reporting and communication with key stakeholders such as investors and NGOs. Final Workshop The final workshop brings together experts in non-financial reporting, leadership and management. Together we review plans and stimulate ambitious thinking on how to respond to the challenges of responsibility and sustainability. It s essential to take your learning from the programme back into the workplace. Further interactive sessions will explore the role of change management and communications in making your plan a reality. Opportunities for further support in taking action plans forward will also be identified. Sample Sessions COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE This interactive session on how communication and influencing strategies can support behaviour change in organisations will help you identify and overcome the blockages to implementing a sustainability strategy within your organisation. Dr John Blewitt, Director of Professional Development and Innovation, Exeter University THE ROLE OF MARKETING AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION. This session explores how sustainability can be related to your organisation s marketing activities. John Blewitt identifies opportunities to use a comprehensive response to the challenges of sustainability to create brand value. Alex Macgillivray, AccountAbility. ASSURANCE AND VERIFICATION. Participants will hear about the role of non-financial reporting in communicating corporate commitment to sustainability. Alex MacGillivray explores the role of assurance and verification in non-financial reporting.

5 On-going Review 100-day review When you complete the programme you will have access to a 100 day review with course tutors. This provides a real deadline and a further opportunity for one-to-one support as you implement your action plans. On-line community Going forward you will continue to have access to the One Planet Leaders on-line community. You can discuss experiences with fellow programme participants and continue to develop strong relationships across business sectors. One Planet Leaders Alumni You will automatically join the One Planet Leaders alumni, opening up the prospect of a long term flow of information, events, news and useful contacts. Questions and Answers Who is it for? It s aimed at business leaders from all functions who want to make dramatic progress in building sustainability into business models. Where will the workshops be held? The spring 2008 workshops will be held in the beautiful surroundings of Hotel La Barcarolle on the shoes of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The venue for the autumn 2008 workshops will be in the UK or Switzerland. How much does it cost? How much time will I need to invest in the programme? The programme takes approximately 100 hours over three months. This is split into three two-day workshops plus a minimum of four hours on-line learning a week. The length of the programme helps achieve real change in strategies and actions. Why has WWF developed this programme? WWF sees a future in which companies make a positive contribution to the well being of society and the planet. We have unique experience in building partnerships that move business practices towards a new paradigm. 10,000 per participant. This includes all expert input, on-line support and materials (travel and accommodation not included). build my sustainability the beginning of a structure on which to plan, and the arguments to back it up Bruce Haase, European Corporate Responsibility Director, Canon

6 Dates and Venues Autumn Sep Oct Nov Venue: Taplow House Hotel, Taplow, Buckinghamshire - easily accessible from Heathrow Airport and Central London. Application deadline: 15 July 08 'Early bird' reductions: save 500 if register by 31 March 08, save 250 if register by 31 May 08. For further information or to arrange an exploratory meeting contact: Mandy Thomas, Manager, Business Training, WWF International. mthomas@wwfint.org Tel The best and brightest want to be hired by the companies they respect the most because its no longer just about the paycheck WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: - conserving the world's biological diversity - ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable - promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. Graham Sinclair UNEP PRI and UNEP FI WWF International Avenue du Mont-Blanc 1196 Gland Switzerland tel: fax: business/training Step forward to be a ONE PLANET LEADER 1986 Panda symbol WWF World Wide Fund For Nature (Formerly World Wildlife Fund) "WWF" and "living planet" are WWF Registered Trademarks.