LOETB are delighted to announce the launch of “Embedding Sustainability into Business,” a comprehensive twelve-module programme designed to take professionals from high-level strategy to day-to-day implementation.
This programme is fully funded.
Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have”; it is a critical driver of resilience, innovation, and profitability. Yet, many business leaders and employees struggle to bridge the gap between wanting to be sustainable and actually doing it. This new 12 module programme solves that problem by moving beyond theory to provide a “360-degree view” of the sustainable business landscape.
From the “Why” to the “How” The programme is built for SME owners, operations managers, and employees tasked with embedding sustainability into their business models. It is designed to equip them with the practical tools needed to build a robust system from scratch.
The curriculum is divided into three distinct phases:
- Strategy & Foundations: How to build a business case, gain internal buy-in, and navigate the complex requirements for businesses.
- Operational Excellence: Technical training on the circular economy, waste prevention, and carbon footprint measurements.
- Communication & Reporting: How to report transparently to using frameworks that are SME aligned.
Caroline Spollen from LOETB emphasises the practical nature of the course:
“We constantly hear from businesses in Laois and Offaly who understand why sustainability matters, but they get stuck on the execution. They ask, ‘How do I actually measure a carbon footprint?’ or ‘How do I report this without getting accused of greenwashing?'”
“We designed ‘Embedding Sustainability into Business’ to answer those questions. This isn’t just about listening to lectures; it’s about leaving with a toolkit. Whether you are an SME owner or an employee stepping into a Sustainability Manager role, you will finish this course with a custom action plan ready to implement immediately.”
Only 15 spaces are available on this programme and on completion, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the business case for sustainability and its key risks and opportunities.
- Assess an organisation’s baseline performance and set meaningful sustainability KPIs.
- Develop and implement a practical sustainability strategy using change-management principles.
- Identify and compare major ESG standards and certifications to choose the right fit.
- Apply circular economy thinking to reduce waste and redesign processes.
- Measure carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
- Evaluate supply-chain sustainability risks and identify improvement opportunities.
- Use basic Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) concepts to understand product and process impacts.
- Communicate sustainability progress clearly and responsibly to avoid greenwashing.
- Understand and apply EMS frameworks such as ISO 14001.
- Use Lean principles to drive efficient, sustainable innovation.
- Prepare credible ESG or non-financial disclosures aligned with leading standards.
- Create a practical sustainability action plan tailored to their organisation.
Registration Information
You can now register your interest in this programme by visiting: loetb.com/sustainability
Only fifteen places are available on this programme so register now to avoid disappointment.
About LOETB:
This programme is fully funded though Skills to Advance a national initiative to upskill people in employment and promote lifelong learning.
Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market.
Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
