Chief Sustainability Officer Program
Program Overview
This transformative program is designed for experienced professionals aspiring to become Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs). It offers valuable insights into the impact of sustainable practices and their role in driving organizational resilience and long-term value creation, equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to promote environmental, social, and governance initiatives and lead their companies toward a sustainable future.
The course features a blend of live sessions, hands-on activities, interactive residential weeks, and practical assignments, creating a comprehensive learning experience. Led by MIT experts and faculty, this program prepares future leaders to stay ahead of sustainability trends, building organizations that are responsible, adaptable, and aligned with global sustainability goals.
Throughout this professional journey, you will:
Analyze the meaning and evolution of a circular economy and the roles of material science, economic and institutional structures, and technology.
Strengthen your ability to craft clear and well-founded positions to drive sustainability decisions within your organization.
Elaborate pragmatic strategies that can be employed across different sectors to bolster sustainability.
Leverage life-cycle sustainability assessments (LCSAs) to identify and advance new strategies for enhancing organizational sustainability.
Deepen your insight into sustainability, its root causes, and advanced measurement techniques.
Enhance the leadership skills needed to drive and implement the sustainability agenda within your company.
Learning Journey
Impact Project
The Impact Project is a transversal project that will be carried out throughout the Blended Professional Certificate. Participants will work in teams on a series of assignments that will culminate in a final presentation on the MIT Campus.
Participants will be given a choice of two tracks for this project:
Work on a project with an industry challenge provided by the learning facilitator.
Work on a project (industry challenge) chosen by the group and approved by the learning facilitator.
Learning Objectives
Develop individual reflections on the theoretical and practical concepts covered throughout the certificate courses
Apply knowledge acquired in courses to real-life industry cases
Integrate and connect ideas from each course, resulting in transversal knowledge acquisition
Build a community of practice in small groups, proposing concrete solutions to complex industry problems
Learn via a Blended Methodology
Participate in two immersion weeks on the MIT campus, during the program you'll connect with MIT faculty, CEOs, business leaders, and fellow cohort members.
Broaden your professional network by joining MIT Professional Education's alumni community and unlocking exclusive alumni benefits.
Engage with MIT faculty during live sessions and receive real-time feedback on your performance.
Develop your Impact Project by collaboratively designing a business solution that addresses a real-world challenge, applying the tools and strategies gained throughout the program.
Learning Experience
Join a Global Cohort During the Immersion Weeks
Who Is It For?
This Blended Professional Certificate Program: Chief Digital Officer is designed for
Directors and VP responsible to setting and running the Sustainability agenda and strategy in their companies
Current and aspiring C-suite executives responsible for strategy
Senior consultants and entrepreneurs focused on sustainability
Policy makers and development markers that need a deep understanding about Sustainability and how to manage it
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of ten years of experience working in a managerial position
At least 3 years of experience managing projects related to technology, innovation, or business development
International experience is appreciated
Past Participants Profile
Work Experience
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Instructors
Research scientist, MIT and Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT
Associate Dean of Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, and Co-Director of MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium
Executive Director, MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium
Professor of Building Technology Program in the Department of Architecture and Director of MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, MIT
Certificate
All the participants who successfully complete their program will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs)*.
To obtain CEUs, complete the accreditation confirmation, which is available at the end of the course. CEUs are calculated for each course based on the number of learning hours.
*The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of ongoing learning to indicate the amount of time they have devoted to a non-credit/non-degree professional development program.
To understand whether or not these CEUs may be applied toward professional certification, licensing requirements, or other required training or continuing education hours, please consult your training department or licensing authority directly.
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Application Process
Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.
The Admissions Committee will evaluate your application.
Await the decision from the Admissions Committee . If accepted, you'll be able to complete your enrollment.
If you receive an offer of admission, you’ll have 72 hours to pay the enrollment fee and reserve your place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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