DATES
- Module 1 (In-person): Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Module 2 (Online) Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Module 3 (In-person) Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Strategic decarbonization: Transform your company sustainably
Overview
This goal of this course is to provide actionable climate leadership guidance to decision-makers and administrators. It simplifies the complexities of this transition by offering the necessary knowledge and tools to build robust and resilient climate strategies. With a focus on developing creative solutions that align with your organization’s values while engaging employees and partners, this course will equip you to implement decarbonization practices.
This course was created by Concordia University and the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) as part of convertgence. This initiative was co-developed by CCMM and BMO, as well as many partners including the Quebec government, with the goal of helping companies accelerate their green transition strategies.
Who this course is for
Decision-makers and administrators looking to overcome the challenges of and capitalize on the opportunities associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Key takeaways
This course will help you:
- Understand climate risks and how they impact your organization.
- Recognize the complexities of driving change.
- Target strategic areas to address for integrating decarbonization practices.
- Build the leadership skills needed to refine a business strategy that integrates decarbonization across all business areas.
- Identify the internal and external resources needed for success (e.g., expertise, tools, training).
- Implement a roadmap to guide your organization through transformation and decarbonization.
Course structure
This course provides hands-on learning, encouraging active participation in classroom discussions and exercises to strengthen the connection between theory and practice.
The 7-hour course is divided into three modules.
Embracing uncertainty: Understanding the complexity of change
Schedule
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (in-person)
- 8:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. : Breakfast and networking
- 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. : Interactive training
Location
John Molson School of Business
1450, Guy St, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 0A1
Room MB 11.101
Collaborative discussions: Reflections on case studies
Schedule
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (online)
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. : Interactive training
Dates & cost
COST
Public rate: $975
Preferred rate: $795 (for members of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal)
If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, please reach out to us with your membership number to obtain the promotional code.
LANGUAGE
This course is delivered in French.
If you would like to take the course in English, please contact us.
LOCATION
John Molson School of Business
1450, Guy St, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 0A1
Room MB 11.101
Instructors
Stéphane Chayer, Eng., D.S.A.
Stéphane Chayer is an experienced executive known for his ability to transform organizations. With over 30 years of experience in various industries, he has developed unique expertise in sustainability, management and leadership.
Driven by a long-standing commitment to aligning business practices with meaningful goals, Stéphane has held senior leadership roles at major multinationals like Siemens, where he led ambitious projects focused on decarbonization and energy retrofitting.
Currently serving as a strategic advisor to the President of Concordia University, Stéphane oversees the PLAN/NET-ZERO initiative, demonstrating his continued commitment to energy transition and a sustainable future.
Sarah Grigsby, M. Sc., PCC
Sarah Grigsby is a globally recognized executive coach specializing in organizational transformation and ESG. With nearly 15 years’ experience, she supports executives of major organizations (Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas) in their transition toward sustainable practices.
At Brio Management, Sarah guides leaders in adopting sustainable strategies and managing change on a global scale. Her holistic approach, which combines systems thinking, neuroscience, and social psychology, promotes sustainable and engaging transformations.
Recognized for her expertise in leadership development and in creating organizational cultures aligned with environmental and social causes, Sarah has received several accolades and serves as the founder of Cultivating Wholeness.
Passionate about creating a regenerative future, she supports business integrate sustainability at the heart of their strategy, developing the necessary agility to thrive in a constantly evolving world.
