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Climate Governance for Senior Leadership

Overview

This course helps executive decision-makers and board members take the first steps toward decarbonization. It demystifies the complexities of climate leadership through a fast-tracked strategic overview that offers a step-by-step approach to begin transforming your organization with resilient strategies. With a focus on developing creative solutions that align with your organization’s values, this course prepares you to guide your organization through the initial stages of decarbonization.

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, with many partners including the Quebec government, to help companies accelerate their green transition strategies.

Details

Format

In person

Fee

Regular rate: $975
Preferred rate: $795 for members of the CCMM

In-person location

1450 Guy St., Montreal 

Language

French

Accreditation

e-certificate

Start date

January 21, 2026

Who should attend 

  • Board members, executives, and other decision-makers looking to overcome the challenges of, and capitalize on, the opportunities associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy

Key takeaways 

  • Explain how climate risks and the complexities of change impact your organization

  • Apply leadership skills to engage stakeholders in a systemic transformational change process

  • Implement key, strategic elements, of a structured process that will guide your organization toward a low-carbon transition

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 two 3.5-hour modules.

Course leaders

Stéphane Chayer, Eng., D.S.A.

Strategic advisor to the President of Concordia University; sustainability executive specializing in energy transition

Sarah Grigsby, M.Sc., PCC

Executive coach and strategic advisor in ESG and organizational transformation; founder, Cultivating Wholeness
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