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Duration
March 2025 - October 2025
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Edition
II
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Location
Naples
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Language
Italian
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Enrolment deadline
28 February 2025
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Target group
Senior/Middle and Junior Executive interested in applying to the company as “Sustainability Managers”
Overview
Become a leader in sustainable transformation!
The Executive Programme in Sustainability Management equips you with the skills to lead innovation and corporate sustainability with a long-term vision.
This programme provides you with the tools to design and implement concrete sustainability strategies aligned with new business models for the ecological transition.
It offers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of corporate sustainability: from strategic vision to financial and operational planning, innovation, communication, and regulatory compliance.
With the support of a faculty of international experts and professionals, this course aims to offer a 360-degree perspective on sustainability, empowering participants to become key figures within their organisations as they strive to build a sustainable future.
This is precisely what makes the IPE Business School’s Executive Programme in Sustainability Management unique: it enables participants to acquire, in a single pathway, both the technical and managerial skills required to successfully implement a sustainability strategy that truly makes an impact.
What you will gain from the course
Advanced Sustainability Expertise
Develop cutting-edge skills to tackle every challenge of sustainable management: from regulatory compliance and strategic planning to sustainable finance and corporate communication.
Modern and Inclusive Leadership
Enhance your leadership skills and become an effective, inclusive leader with strong ethical values—essential pillars for today’s managers to foster a positive and attractive workplace for top talent.
Strengthened Strategic Vision
Learn how to interpret and lead the changes necessary to position your company in line with emerging sustainable paradigms, both in the medium and long term.
Strategy Execution
Gain the ability to translate sustainability strategies into tangible results, positively influencing your organisational context.
Innovation Management as a Competitive Advantage
Turn internal capabilities into a driver of sustainable innovation, leveraging it as a catalyst for business growth and success through a dedicated module on innovation in business models and processes.
Why choose this program
Learn through the Case Study Method
Analyse real-world cases to develop a practical, strategic approach to sustainability management.
International Faculty with Global Experience
Renowned academics and experts from the global business community, ready to share industry best practices.
A Programme Backed by Leading Partners
Delivered in partnership with Tecno, a leading ESG company founded in 1999 and a benchmark for innovation and sustainability.
Beyond Technical Knowledge – General Management
Go beyond sustainability and explore core areas of general management including leadership, negotiation, strategic implementation, and organisational design.
Compact and Complete Training Format
An intensive, condensed pathway (12 full days) offering clear, hands-on skills to effectively lead your organisation through sustainable transformation.
Past Participants Include Managers and Executives from:
- Laura Albano, Group Finance Manager Accounting & Reporting – Petrone Group
- Domenica Camerlingo, Environmental Manager – Laminazione Sottile
- Gaetana Chianese, Continuous Improvement Analyst – Laminazione Sottile
- Raffaele Di Mauro, Head of Environment and Sustainability – Temi Spa
- Balduino Di Salvo, Quality Assurance Manager – Protom Group
- Ilaria Goggi, Graphic Designer and Creative Director – Gruppo BGG Spa
- Maria Rosaria Iervolino, Head of Audit Transparency and Anti-Corruption, CSR Committee Coordinator – EAV S.r.l.
- Noemi Nostro, Integrated Management System and HSE Manager – Elcon Megarad Spa
- Fernanda Petrone, Social Project Development – Petrone Group
- Irene Ricciardi, PhD Candidate in Management – University of Naples Federico II
- Carolina Sallustio, Brand & Internal Communication, Employer Branding & CSR Manager – MAGROUP Magnaghi
- Annamaria Vinaccia, Sustainability Assistant – Petrone Group
Modules
- Responsible Leadership
- Sustainable Business Model Design
- Sustainable Strategy Implementation
- Negotiation and Conflict Management
- Complex Decision Making
- Non-Financial Reporting
- Sustainable Value Chain
- Business Ethics and the Value of Work
- Sustainable Finance and ESG Rating
- ESG Communication & Marketing
- Sustainability Measurement Tools
Programme Content
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
Led by Alberto Ribera – Associate Fellow, Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University); Visiting Professor, IPE Business School
- Gentle leadership: increasing your impact and authority to guide, motivate, and develop others in a proactive workplace.
- Self-leadership: mastering self-management to lead others effectively.
- Evolution of people management and innovation in HR practices.
- Emerging leadership trends: towards new models of sustainable and engaging leadership.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN
Led by Lorenzo Massa – Professor of Innovation, Aalborg University Business School
- How to design next-generation sustainable business models.
- Insights from innovative companies and visionary entrepreneurs.
- Sustainability challenges and innovation opportunities.
- Principles and practices of sustainable business model design.
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
Led by Paolo Taticchi – Professor of Strategy & Sustainability, UCL School of Management
Intro by Livio Ferraro – Head of Executive Education, IPE Business School & Fractional General Director
- Sustainability as a strategic lever: integrating sustainability into all business functions and long-term planning.
- “Double P” Strategy (Purpose & Profit): balancing purpose with business performance.
- Risk and opportunity assessment: building foresight and organisational resilience.
- Practical implementation: translating strategy into actions, engaging the whole organisation.
- Stakeholder value creation: measuring progress and adjusting to ensure long-term cohesion and success.
NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Led by Nino Vaccaro – Professor of Business Ethics and Negotiation, IESE Business School
- Key principles of strategic negotiation: mastering techniques to manage complex scenarios.
- Advanced theories and models: Harvard framework, BATNA principle.
- Effective preparation: stakeholder analysis, objective setting, and solid negotiation structure.
- Real-world simulations: apply knowledge to solve actual business problems.
- Problem-solving skills: create value and reach long-lasting agreements.
COMPLEX DECISION MAKING
Led by Pablo Sartor – Academic Director and Full Professor, IEEM Business School
- Understanding the challenges of decision-making in uncertain and complex environments.
- Applying advanced decision-making models.
- Enhancing risk and opportunity assessment capabilities in high-stakes scenarios.
NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING
Led by Salvatore Amitrano – CFO, Tecno Group
- The European CRD directive.
- Sustainability reporting: the sustainability report and GRI standards.
- Integrated reporting and IIRC standards.
- Impact reporting.
SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN
Led by Pablo degli Innocenti – Vice President, ESG & Sustainability, Wisdrome Benefit Corporation
- Aligning business operations with the SDGs: products, processes, value chains.
- Circular economy and Industry 4.0: redefining the supply chain.
- Smart manufacturing.
- Value chain assessment.
BUSINESS ETHICS AND THE VALUE OF WORK
Led by Enzo Arborea – Head of Research Office, IPE Business School
- Corporate ethical dilemmas: analysing ethical challenges in business decision-making and strategies for integrating social responsibility and ethics into corporate processes.
- Promoting a sustainable culture: tools for building an ethically responsible and sustainability-oriented workplace.
- The value of work: exploring job quality, interpersonal relations, and the social importance of work.
- Professional motivation: understanding why and how we work, with focus on the personal and social meaning of work.
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND ESG RATING
Led by Luca Iandimarino – Head of Investments and Advisory, BNL BNP Paribas
- From stakeholder theory to integrated value.
- Risk management to support sustainability: new investment evaluation methods.
- Principles for Responsible Banking, ESG bonds, social lending and crowdfunding.
- Finance and greenwashing.
- ESG Rating or Sustainability Rating.
ESG COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
Led by Giovanna Gregori – Executive Director, AIDAF (Italian Association of Family Businesses)
- Corporate relations with the local community and external stakeholders, and their social impacts.
- The evolution of CSR: from CSR to CSV (Creating Shared Value).
- Communicating social responsibility and brand reputation.
- The European SFDR regulation.
- Green marketing.
- Integrity, truthfulness, reliability, and comparability in sustainability communication.
SUSTAINABILITY MEASUREMENT TOOLS
Led by Salvatore Amitrano – CFO, Tecno Group
- A sustainability control model: KPIs and reporting.
- Carbon management.
- PDR 125.
- Measuring social impact.
Faculty
Alberto Ribera
Professor of Managing People in Organisations, IESE Business School and Visiting Professor, IPE Business School
A Medical Doctor and PhD in Economics, Alberto Ribera served as Full Professor of Leadership at IESE Business School from 2004 to 2022, teaching in the Master and Executive Education programmes, and was Academic Director of the Coaching Unit. He has delivered courses for organisations including Enel, Ferrero, Banco di Napoli, Telecom Italia, Saint Gobain, Henkel, BBVA, Hewlett Packard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Shiseido, UNDP and UNICEF. Former Associate Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, he has lectured in over 20 countries and authored 9 books and more than 30 case studies. From 1999 to 2003, he was Director General of the Euro-Arab Management School, following a 15-year international career with the European Commission and other multilateral institutions, managing projects in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. He serves on the boards of the Institute for University Cooperation (Rome), the Limmat Foundation (Zurich), and IPE Business School (Naples).
Lorenzo Massa
Professor of Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability; Author of “Sustainable Business Model Design: 45 Patterns”; Visiting Professor, IPE Business School
Lorenzo Massa is a global expert in strategy, innovation and sustainability. He is Full Professor at Aalborg University Business School and Associate Director at Change Logic (Boston). He is part of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and teaches executive education at EPFL, AISTS, ESCP, Frankfurt School of Finance, BBS, IPE and others. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Annals and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Business and Management. Co-author of Sustainable Business Model Design: 45 Patterns, he advises international companies across sectors. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Management from IESE Business School.
Paolo Taticchi
Professor in Strategy and Sustainability & Deputy Director, UCL School of Management
Professor Paolo Taticchi is an internationally recognised expert in corporate sustainability and performance measurement. He has trained thousands of managers from Fortune Global 500 companies and is a frequent keynote speaker. He has advised major institutions, including the Italian Ministry for Ecological Transition. His work has been featured in over 350 international media outlets. In 2021, Il Sole 24 Ore named him the most influential Italian under 40.
Livio Ferraro
Head of Executive Education, IPE Business School and Fractional General Director
With over 15 years in management consulting (EY, Capgemini, Vodafone), Livio Ferraro currently supports SMEs in their strategic and organisational development. He teaches Leadership, Team Management and Design Thinking at Suor Orsola Benincasa University and Campus Bio-Medico in Rome. He holds an Honours degree in Management Engineering, a PMD from IESE, and a Sales Management Master from Bocconi University.
Antonino Vaccaro
Academic Director, Center for Business in Society; Professor of Business Ethics, IESE Business School
A leading expert in business ethics, compliance and corporate corruption, Prof. Vaccaro holds advanced degrees from Politecnico di Milano, IST Lisbon, Carnegie Mellon University, and Oxford. He serves on editorial boards and collaborates with governments, the UN, and companies like Bayer, Volkswagen, and REWE. He has been an expert witness in over 100 legal cases across Europe, Africa and Latin America.
Pablo Sartor Del Giudice
Academic Director and Full Professor, IEEM Business School (Uruguay)
Professor Sartor is an international expert in digital transformation, decision science and business intelligence. He has led data projects for Descartes Datamyne, founded Latin America’s first domestic payroll calculator, and teaches globally. He holds degrees in Informatics and Information Systems and an Executive MBA from IEEM. He is fluent in Spanish, Italian, English, French, and Portuguese.
Salvatore Amitrano
Group CFO and Sustainability Charter, Tecno
An engineer by background with an Executive MBA, Amitrano has over 20 years of experience in international business management. He has led innovation and sustainability transformation initiatives, with expertise in Lean Thinking, cost control and strategic planning. Recognised for his CSR commitment, he combines data analysis with long-term business strategy.
Pablo Degl’Innocenti
Vice President ESG & Sustainability, Wisdrome Società Benefit
With a PhD in biodiversity conservation and an Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi, Pablo has led international development projects in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He has worked with WorldFish, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and designed sustainability risk assessment tools. He teaches soft skills and sustainability to SMEs and start-ups across Italy.
Enzo Arborea
Professor of Business Ethics, IPE Business School
A researcher in anthropology and ethics, Enzo Arborea holds degrees in electronic engineering and theology. He heads the Centre for Anthropological and Ethical Studies at IPE. He is the recipient of the Henri de Lubac International Award and co-editor of several interdisciplinary publications on science, ethics and education.
Luca Iandamarino
Head of Investments and Advisory, BNL BNP Paribas
With over 20 years of experience in asset management, Luca has held leadership roles in investment advisory and business solutions. He holds a degree in Economics and a MEFIN in International Finance. He is also Adjunct Professor in Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Giovanna Gregori
Executive Director, AIDAF (Italian Family Business Association)
With a background in social communications, Giovanna has led communication and sustainability roles at L’Oréal, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, McArthurGlen, illycaffè, and Davines. She served on the Board of the American School of Milan and currently leads AIDAF and the Regenerative Society Foundation. She is an expert in brand reputation, corporate projects and stakeholder relations.
Duration and Schedule
- Total hours: 104 hours
- Total in-person days: 13 full-time days
Course period: March 2025 – September 2025
Why Choose IPE Business School
- The Executive Programmes are delivered in mentorship with IESE Business School of Barcelona (www.iese.edu) – ranked #1 in the world for Executive Education by the Financial Times for six consecutive years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).
- In 2023, over 40 companies chose IPE Business School for their managerial training.
- The Executive Courses are delivered following the highest international standards through an immersive “full immersion” format that enhances networking and fosters a dynamic and continuous learning environment.
Each training day includes, at no extra cost, welcome coffee, lunch, and coffee breaks, all held at the course venue.
Course Venue
The programme will take place at:
Napoli HUB – Via Riviera di Chiaia, 9
A multifunctional space with an elegant atmosphere designed to focus on creating value.
Schedule
Scan the QR code below or click here to view the updated course calendar.
Durata e calendario
- Totale ore: 104 ore
- Totale giorni di presenza: 13 giorni full time
- Periodo di svolgimento del corso: Marzo 2025 – Settembre 2025
Perché l’IPE Business School
- I corsi executive sono erogati in mentorship con lo IESE Business School di Barcellona (www.iese.edu) – scuola n.1 al mondo per la formazione executive secondo il Financial Times per sei anni consecutivi (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020).
- Nel 2022 oltre 40 aziende hanno scelto l’IPE Business School per la propria formazione manageriale
- I corsi executive sono erogati ispirandosi ai più alti standard internazionali e con una modalità “full immersion” che favorisce il networking e crea un ambiente di apprendimento continuo. Oltre all’eccellenza in ogni singolo dettaglio, ogni giornata di formazione include, inclusi nella quota, anche i momenti di welcome coffee, pranzo e coffee break presso la sede del corso.
Sede del corso
Il corso si svolgerà presso:
–Napoli HUB in Via Riviera di Chiaia, 9. Uno spazio multifunzionale dall’atmosfera elegante in cui focalizzarsi sulla creazione di valore.
La partnership con il gruppo Tecno
- Il programma è erogato in partnership con il gruppo Tecno, ESG company fondata nel 1999. Negli anni si è via via specializzata in servizi di consulenza in materia di sostenibilità, innovazione digitale e soluzioni 4.0, guidando organizzazioni, PMI e grandi imprese con soluzioni SustainTech reali ed efficaci.
Modulo presso UCL School of Management di Londra
- UCL è una delle otto migliori università del mondo (QS)
- UCL è una delle 3 migliori business school del Regno Unito (Guardian 2022)
- UCL è tra il 2% delle business school a livello globale a detenere l’accreditamento AMBA
Calendario
| MODULO LEADERSHIP RESPONSABILE | LUNEDÌ 6 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN | VENERDÌ 10 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO BUSINESS ETHICS | GIOVEDÌ 23 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-13.00) | |
| MODULO PURPOSE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION | GIOVEDÌ 23 NOVEMBRE 2023 (14.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO PURPOSE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION | VENERDÌ 24 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO FINANZA SOSTENIBILE E RATING ESG | MARTEDÌ 28 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN | MERCOLEDÌ 29 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO REPORTING NON FINANZIARIO | VENERDÌ 15 DICEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO COMUNICAZIONE & MARKETING ESG | MERCOLEDÌ 10 GENNAIO 2024 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO IL CONTESTO ISTITUZIONALE NORMATIVO | VENERDÌ 19 GENNAIO 2024 (9.00-13.00) |
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| MODULO STRUMENTI DI MISURA DELLA SOSTENIBILITÀ | VENERDÌ 19 GENNAIO 2024 (14.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO STRUMENTI DI MISURA DELLA SOSTENIBILITÀ | MERCOLEDÌ 31 GENNAIO 2024 (9:00-18:00) | |
Calendario
| MODULO LEADERSHIP RESPONSABILE | LUNEDÌ 6 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN | VENERDÌ 10 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO PURPOSE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION | MERCOLEDÌ 15 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO BUSINESS ETHICS | GIOVEDÌ 23 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-13.00) | |
| MODULO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN | MERCOLEDÌ 29 NOVEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO REPORTING NON FINANZIARIO | VENERDÌ 15 DICEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO FINANZA SOSTENIBILE & RATING ESG | MERCOLEDÌ 20 DICEMBRE 2023 (9.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO COMUNICAZIONE & MARKETING ESG | MERCOLEDÌ 10 GENNAIO 2024 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO IL CONTESTO ISTITUZIONALE NORMATIVO | VENERDÌ 19 GENNAIO 2024 (9.00-13.00) | |
| MODULO STRUMENTI DI MISURA DELLA SOSTENIBILITÀ | VENERDÌ 19 GENNAIO 2024 (14.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO STRUMENTI DI MISURA DELLA SOSTENIBILITÀ | MERCOLEDÌ 31 GENNAIO 2024 (9:00-18:00) |
Why IPE Business School (again, for repeat placement)
- Delivered in collaboration with IESE Business School – consistently ranked #1 globally for Executive Education (Financial Times ranking, 2015–2020).
- In 2023, more than 40 companies entrusted IPE with their executive training.
- Programmes are taught in a full immersion format, designed to foster strong professional connections and continuous learning.
- Each training session includes welcome coffee, lunch and refreshments, all included in the fee.
Teaching Methodology
The Executive Programme in Sustainability Management adopts the case study method as its core learning approach.
This experiential learning model is based on the analysis of real-world cases and structured in four phases:
- Individual reading and analysis of the case
- Group discussion
- Class-wide discussion and debate
Final conclusions and lessons learned guided by the lecturer
Participation Fee
Standard fee: €5,700 + VAT (22%)
The fee includes all teaching materials, staff support, and overall course coordination. For in-person sessions, it also covers welcome coffee, light lunch, and all-day catering services.
Discounts available:
- Early Bird: 10% discount (€570) for registrations by 31.12.2024 → €5,130 + VAT (22%)
- Partner Agreements: 10% discount (€570) for members of AIDAF, Federmanager, Unione Industriali Salerno, AIDP Campania → €5,130 + VAT (22%)
- IPE Alumni: 15% discount (€855) → €4,845 + VAT (22%)
Dicono di noi.
Le testimonianze degli ex allievi
“Dopo aver conseguito la laurea magistrale, sentivo la necessità di approfondire alcune competenze specifiche che mi consentissero di farmi trovare il più pronto possibile al momento dell’inserimento professionale. Grazie al Master in Finanza dell’IPE Business School ho maturato una solida preparazione finanziaria che mi ha portato con successo in una della banche d’affari più prestigiose al mondo.”
Stefano Morelli, MFA 2006
Vice President Equity Derivatives – Bank of America
“Il Master mi ha arricchito dal punto di vista del sapere e del saper fare; i numerosi lavori di gruppo e il Project Work in azienda sono stati per me fondamentali, un primo banco di prova lavorativo, utili ad acquisire consapevolezza e sicurezza in me stessa. Grazie all’IPE Business School ho avuto numerose opportunità lavorative che credevo irraggiungibili e uniche: prima in consulenza strategica (The Boston Consulting Group) e poi nel settore assicurativo.”
Rossella Ianiro, MFA 2016
Financial & Credit Risk – Generali
“Da neolaureata non avevo idea di quale fossero le strade che avevo davanti né tantomeno di quale fosse il lavoro “giusto” per me. Grazie allo staff dell’IPE Business School ho intrapreso un percorso di scoperta continua, sia professionale che personale, che mi ha portato con gioia verso un lavoro che mi piace!”
Giulia Cardo, MFA 2019
Area Risk – SACE
“Sentivo il bisogno di aggiungere qualcosa al mio corso di studi ma cercare un master non è semplice e c’è il rischio di perdersi tra mille offerte. Ho scelto il Master in Finanza dell’IPE Business School sulla spinta delle certificazioni riconosciute a livello nazionale e internazionale e sono felice di avere fatto questa scelta. Docenti qualificati, staff impeccabile e una formazione umana senza precedenti. È grazie a tutto questo che oggi ho realizzato il mio sogno: lavorare presso la Banca Centrale Europea.”
Giuseppe Flagiello, MFA 2020
Area SSM – BCE – Banca Centrale Europea
Corporate Funding Options
The course is eligible for 100% funding through corporate training funds. IPE Business School offers free consultancy support to assess funding opportunities through professional training funds.
