Sustainability Training Institute
We are committed to six Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a UN initiative aiming to raise the profile of sustainability in education and training.
Sustainability Training Institute – Course Portfolio Overview
The Sustainability Training Institute (STI) by Strategy&Ops provides practical, industry-focused sustainability training designed to support organisations in managing climate risk, improving ESG performance, and progressing towards Net Zero targets. Our training portfolio is structured into five capability areas covering climate risk, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, community sustainability, and sustainable tourism. These programs are developed for professionals, corporate teams, councils, and institutions seeking practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world decision-making.
Our Mission in Sustainability Training
The Sustainability Training Institute bridges the gap between sustainability ambition and operational execution. In a landscape defined by regulatory pressure, investor scrutiny, supply chain exposure, and climate risk, organisations need more than awareness — they need structured decision capability.
Our programs equip professionals to navigate ESG and compliance, climate risk and disclosure, energy transition, circular economy transformation, sustainable tourism, and digital-enabled sustainability with strategic clarity. We focus on governance logic, financial implications, risk sequencing, and implementation pathways — translating complexity into confident action.Delivered through executive masterclasses, blended learning pathways, expert-led workshops, and embedded workplace programs, our approach strengthens institutional capability — not just individual knowledge. We build the systems thinking, judgement, and implementation discipline required to lead it.
Our Sustainability Leadership Training Model
Transforming Leadership for a Sustainable Future
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, our sustainability leadership model equips organizations and individuals with the skills, mindset, and tools to drive innovation, harness technology, foster inclusivity, and lead with impact. This transformational approach enables leaders to navigate change and build sustainable success in complex environments.
Key Pillars of Our Leadership Training Model
Future-focused leadership mindset
Data-driven decision-making
Inclusive and adaptive leadership
Innovation through technology
International Collaboration
Promoting International Education and Research Collaboration in Sustainability
We collaborate with international education providers and research institutions to advance global sustainability education and impact. Our partnerships focus on:
- Developing transnational education and training strategies that respond to evolving global education landscapes and sustainability challenges;
- Co-designing international education programs with a focus on sustainability and social impact;
- Expanding sustainability research collaborations, supporting universities and faculties in creating action plans that enhance research impact and improve global rankings.
Collaborative Project: International Student Market Research and Strategy
As part of our international collaboration efforts, we work with partners to explore opportunities for sustainability education in emerging international student markets. Our consultants have led the development of new market entry strategies and operational models. By combining international market research expertise with strong local networks in Asia, South Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Oceania, we help education providers:
- Identify market opportunities and student demand for sustainability-focused education and training, offering sustainability-featured Study Tours.
- Establish a presence and build relationships with local partners;
- Develop market-relevant curricula, faculty capacity building initiatives, and tailored delivery models.
These collaborative efforts enable our partners to expand their global reach and create meaningful, market-aligned sustainability training programs.
Meet Our Experts in Sustainability Training
Dr. Alex Steinberg
Alex is a highly accomplished Coach, Advisor and Work Psychologist with a background in corporate leadership in the Fortune 500, in entrepreneurship, in strategy and change consulting, and in research and training. She draws on close to 30 years of experience in both Fortune 500 and small businesses. Her leadership roles were across different cultures and geographies, in 7 countries and 10 industries.
Qualifications: PhD
Prof. Kim Hassall
Kim has been the National Chair of Education and Professional Development of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia for over a decade, playing a critical role in providing leadership in research, policy, and professional development and supporting continuous improvement in the Transport and Logistics Industry. Kim has extensive experience in designing and delivering certified corporate and leadership training programs, particularly in the logistic and transport sectors.
Qualifications: PhD and Certified Practicing Logistician (CPL)
Dr. Chukwuemeka Jude Diji
Chukwuemeka has three decades of education and training career and has served as Deputy Vice Chancellor in Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Extension in a reputable university in Africa. He has been commissioned for several United Nations-funded climate change projects. Chukwuemeka specialises in policy advice, strategic planning, and project implementation related to climate change and is committed to promoting clean energy solutions and driving the transition towards a greener future.
Qualifications: PhD
Prof. Linzi Kemp
Linzi’s research expertise is in Organizational Behaviours, Leadership, and Women & Organizations. Linzi is a leading expert on women in employment and leadership, particularly in the Middle East region. She has pioneered and delivered transformative training programs on Women in Leadership. She has co-founded and led the research and advisory ‘Centre for Women in Leadership’. Linzi is an accredited leadership trainer for the Institute of Leadership & Management (UK).
Qualifications: PhD
Prof. Anirudh Singh
Professor Anirudh Singh specialises in Renewable Energy Technologies. He is a leading researcher, author, and editor of three books and numerous research articles in renewable energy, including Bioenergy for Power Generation, Transportation, and Climate Change Mitigation (2023). Anirudh has over 15 years’ experience in training and capacity building related to the energy transition and has led and undertaken international EU-funded capacity-building projects in renewable energy.
Qualifications: PhD
Dr. Sabine Bruggeman
Sabine brings more than 25 years of expertise in operational management across the full spectrum of HR functions, including high-level strategy development in advisory roles up to the board level. Her focus areas are Change Management and Talent Management. She has a distinguished track record serving large multinational corporations in the banking, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as top universities across four continents. Sabine is not only an experienced executive coach and management consultant but also an excellent educator.
Qualifications: DBA, Certified Management Consultant
Chris Stark
Chris, a well-established leader in business process management and performance enhancement, shines particularly in designing and delivering leadership and management training derived from his remarkable prowess in leadership. Boasting an extensive career spanning over a decade, Chris has adeptly orchestrated operational refinements, steering cross-functional teams towards achievements and optimized performance. His strategic finesse, collaborative leadership style, and pioneering problem-solving have been instrumental in moulding modern businesses.
Qualifications: PG Bus Admin, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Dr. Ayman Mukhaimar
Ayman is a highly skilled and experienced AR and VR developer who specializes in developing immersive training and education programs using VR and using deep learning libraries with the Unity 3D engine to provide 3D skeleton tracking and build digital twins of players. He excels at building 3D environments, user interfaces, and multiplayer scenarios. His works and research are well-received and recognized by the research community and industries.
Qualifications: PhD in AI
