Real estate accounts for half the world’s assets, so it is an important economic driver. But the sector is facing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the industry to the fore for senior executives, investors and policymakers worldwide. Climate change and changing migration patterns are also raising questions for the industry.

A growing number of business schools provide executive education courses in corporate sustainability leadership, which cover ESG investing, sustainable supply chain management, and employee and consumer engagement. Participants will also learn how to develop innovative business models and how to disclose sustainability practices to meet increasing and conflicting stakeholder demands.

Executive education courses, specifically designed for board members, provide invaluable insights into governance, strategy, risk management and leadership.