Upskill Your Senior Leadership Team in Climate with our Fresk Workshops
Emily Mabin Sutton
Lead Workshop Facilitator, Independent Director.
Climate-Related Disclosures have become a legal requirement for large companies in New Zealand, ramping up sustainability reporting a notch from the voluntary ESG to a regulatory requirement. Even for companies not facing direct regulatory forces, it’s still a great idea to upskill your SLT in Climate Change and climate-related risks, to prepare for the wave of regulation to come.
Southern Hospitality, a hospitality supply company in New Zealand, hosted a Climate Fresk workshop during their whole executive leadership team strategy day this year. Here’s what a participant had to say:
”Engaging, enjoyable and a bit frightening. Fantastic facilitator, who is full of knowledge and passion. Highly recommend.”
– David Morrison, Regional Manager
A key way to engage senior leadership can be through climate workshops. Half-day strategy workshops be a dynamic tool that equips leadership with the knowledge required to reflect on long-term strategy through a climate lens.
Ways to Incorporate A Climate Workshop Into An SLT / ELT Schedule
1. Strategy / Team Planning Days
Fun, engaging climate workshops serve as a cornerstone for building a deeper understanding of the climate crisis among leaders. By providing a platform for interactive discussions and expert insights, these workshops empower teams to grasp the complexities of climate change and its implications for organisational strategy.
2. Team-Building Exercise
“A team that solves climate puzzles together, stays together” , as the famous idiom goes – Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time. By gathering around an important topic, having fun, and working together, this workshop can build relationships and spark collaboration and ideas across departments.
3. Kick-starts the climate work program
Climate disclosures and risk reporting can seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and tools, they become more manageable. Climate workshops equip leaders with the knowledge needed to navigate climate strategy effectively, bringing everyone on-board to enthusiastically support sustainability targets.
4. Building Resilience
Climate change presents risks to business operations, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory changes. Climate workshops help build resilience by equipping leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to these challenges proactively. By fostering a culture of resilience, we ensure the long-term sustainability of an organisation.
5. Driving Competitive Advantage
Finally, embracing sustainability isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic advantage. Companies that proactively address climate change not only mitigate risks but also seize new opportunities for growth and innovation. By harnessing the power of climate workshops, organisations position themselves as leaders of industry, driving positive change and setting the standard for corporate sustainability.
In conclusion, climate workshops are a powerful tool for aligning senior leadership teams on the climate crisis. By empowering leaders with knowledge, fostering collaboration, and inspiring action, these workshops enable organisations to learn how to drive meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future.