Developing Sustainable Business Practice Through Education

28th Nov 2012 10:23

A one-day conference on embedding sustainability in business and finance curricula

The ifs School of Finance defines financial sustainability in terms of responsible financial decision-making that does not compromise the future survival and well-being of individuals, businesses and the environment. At the heart of the economy is business and finance. Tomorrow’s leaders and decision makers need to be educated, trained and equipped to thrive in the face of complexity, uncertainty and risk to generate positive impact. One possible future scenario is that of the ‘triple crunch’ - the effects of climate change; the depletion of cheap energy and resources; and economic instability. How are you preparing your graduates for this? What do existing managers require in terms of CPD? Do your employees understand the issues? How well are you embedding Sustainability into your Learning and Teaching?

Ifs has joined together with the London Universities Environmental Group (LUEG) to present this one day conference aimed at academics and professionals looking to debate the sustainability priorities for the industry with the intention to secure success in tomorrow’s finance and business world. With the help of real case studies, participants will join ifs academics to engage in a critical debate about how to embed sustainability issues in learning outcomes, identify key concepts, coursework topics, and co-curricular activities.

Keynote address confirmed…Anthony McClaran, Chief Executive of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education will discuss the QAA’s guidance to be launched in 2013 on ‘The effective ways to manage the development of sustainability in the curriculum’. Other speakers will include representatives from Forum for the Future, Association of Accounting Technicians, Lloyds Baking Group and Co-operative Financial Services, The FT’s winner of ‘The Sustainable Bank of the Year 2012’.

The afternoon will commence with Professor Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds, Pro Vice Chancellor, Kingston University highlighting how critical thinking can aid curriculum development. This will be followed by roundtable discussions debating the morning’s presentations, helping to produce a sustainability roadmap for finance and business professionals.

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On behalf of the ifs School of Finance and London Universities Environmental Group we look forward to meeting you at this event in November.

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For queries relating to this event please email [email protected] or telephone Samantha Godden or Martin Salmon on 01227 818678.