Leadership Development Training
ESG & Sustainability Leadership Programme
Build the capability to integrate ESG and social impact strategies into how your business actually operates
Malaysian social enterprise, NGO, or NPO? Apply for the 35% scholarship here.
Course date
17 August to 21 September 2026
Duration
6 weeks
Commitment
8 to 10 hours per week
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion from EUNEIZ University Vitoria-Gasteiz, issued upon completing the full programme.
Format
Blended Learning
Online self paced learning and two-day in-person workshop
EARLY BIRD PROMO
RM 5,015
Apply by 20 June 2026 to save RM885 with the Early Bird offer.
The pressure on Malaysian businesses to demonstrate ESG readiness is already here.
Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles isn’t just a moral choice – it’s a business imperative for survival and success. It takes bold, forward-thinking leadership to drive this transformation, reimagining operations and culture for a greener economy.
The cost of inaction is growing: companies that ignore sustainability face mounting financial and climate risks, resource strains, and supply chain disruptions. Conversely, those that embrace ESG can unlock efficiencies, attract investment, and outpace competitors in new green markets. In short, sustainable leadership isn’t just good ethics – it’s good business, offering a path to resilience, innovation, and long-term growth for the region’s enterprises.
US$237.5bil
Asean SMEs stand to lose US$237.5 billion in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.
(Source Bank Negara, The Edge Malaysia)
88%
Investors who have substantially increased their use of ESG information in investment decisions over the past year.
(Source: EY Global Institutional Investor Survey)
89%
About 89% of investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions, according to a Morgan Stanley survey.
(Source: Morgan Stanley)
The gap between an organisation with ESG-ready leaders and one without is measurable.
Without ESG-ready leaders
❌ Funding applications excluded because ESG criteria cannot be demonstrated, not just met
❌ Investor due diligence exposes ESG gaps your team cannot explain or defend
❌ ESG responsibility concentrated in one function, creating a single point of failure for the whole organisation
❌ Sustainability commitments made at the strategic level that operations cannot execute
❌ Supply chain and procurement partners begin asking questions your team is not prepared to answer
With ESG-ready leaders
✅ ESG disclosures prepared with confidence, backed by people who understand what they are reporting
✅ Cross-functional teams that carry sustainability-related decisions into day-to-day operations, not just one dedicated function
✅ Leadership capable of responding to investor, funder, and buyer ESG requirements without relying on external consultants for every conversation
✅ Sustainability strategy that can be translated into operational targets, tracked, and reported accurately
✅ An organisation positioned to meet rising ESG expectations from clients, regulators, and capital markets before those expectations become conditions
Free Resources
Get your ESG readiness right!
The ESG Readiness Checklist is a practical self-assessment for professionals evaluating their organisation’s current ESG capability.
Use it to identify your gaps before deciding on next steps.
Fill in the form and we will send the checklist to you.
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What Will You Learn
Master ESG Fundamentals
Gain a solid foundation in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles—understand what ESG is, why it matters, and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable business.
Identify Risks & Seize Opportunities
Learn how to spot ESG-related risks and uncover opportunities that drive sustainable growth. Use practical frameworks to assess and improve business performance.
Lead with Purpose
Develop essential leadership traits like self-awareness, resilience, and ethical decision-making to inspire change and foster a sustainability-driven culture within your organization.
Design Impact-Driven Business Models
Explore how social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations structure their strategy and operations. Learn how to align mission with business viability and identify the model that fits your context.
Drive & Measure Real Impact
Understand how to implement, manage, and evaluate sustainability strategies. Learn to track real-world outcomes and use data to continuously improve your impact.
Scale Sustainably
Discover how to grow your sustainability-focused business without compromising values. Assess readiness, navigate challenges, and build for long-term, scalable impact.
Who is this program for?
Mid-Level Managers
Being asked to make sustainability-related decisions in day-to-day work without the training to back them up.
Sustainability Officers
Responsible for ESG reporting, strategy, and driving environmental and social initiatives across the organization.
Social Entrepreneurs
Building or scaling enterprises that solve societal and environmental challenges through innovative business models.
Department Heads & Team Leads
Build shared ESG capability across your team to support your organisation’s sustainability commitments.
Program Highlights
Hybrid Learning Experience
Combine the flexibility of self-paced modules with the depth of live online sessions and a dynamic in-person workshop designed for hands-on collaboration and peer learning.
Leadership & Mindset Development
Grow beyond skills—cultivate a mindset rooted in resilience, purpose, and systems-thinking to lead sustainable change in your organization and beyond.
Expert-Led Instruction
Learn directly from accomplished social enterprise founders and seasoned sustainability consultants who bring real-world experience and industry insights into every session.
Valuable Networking Opportunities
Connect with a vibrant ecosystem of ESG professionals, impact-driven leaders, and mission-aligned organizations to expand your support network and collaboration potential.
Access to Solution Providers
Explore tools, frameworks, and service providers that support ESG integration and impact measurement—helping you scale your sustainable business practices effectively.
Case Studies & Practical Exercises
Apply your knowledge through real-world case studies, interactive assignments, and problem-solving activities that bridge theory with practical business application.
Built on real delivery experience, adjust to local context, and adapt the global curriculum.
Delivered by Biji-biji Initiative, bringing over a decade of practical experience in driving sustainability and implementing ESG-aligned strategies, and Minca Ventures, a UK-based social impact enterprise with a global reach across 190 countries, the programme offers a unique blend of global frameworks and local application.
Participants graduate with an international certification from the EUNEIZ University Vitoria-Gasteiz, and continue their journey through a year-long Community of Practice with Biji-biji Initiative—fostering continuous learning, collaboration, and collective action among purpose-driven professionals committed to sustainable, socially impactful business practices.
Join Our Community of Practice
Learning doesn’t end at graduation.
All participants join a year-long peer community to continue growing as ESG leaders. Through monthly learning circles, curated resources, mentorship, and collaborative challenges, you’ll stay connected, inspired, and supported as you apply sustainability in the real world.
Real results. Real relationships. Real action.
Meet the Instructors
Juliana Adam
Juliana Adam is the CEO and a founding partner of Biji-biji Initiative, Malaysia’s leading impact-driven enterprise promoting sustainable living. She is an Acumen Fellow and has been recognized in Prestige Malaysia’s Top 40 under 40 and Women of Power lists. Her extensive experience includes developing fair trade practices, empowering marginalized communities, and driving gender equality initiatives, making her a pivotal figure in sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Jey Bala
Jey Bala is a highly experienced sustainability and social entrepreneurship professional, currently serving as the Chief Ecosystem Officer at Mereka. With a career spanning over 21 years, Jey has extensive expertise in running corporate training, hackathons, upcycling workshops, and civic engagement campaigns. Jey is also MIT-certified in Design Thinking and has worked with notable clients such as Microsoft, PwC, and the U.S. Embassy.
Dr. Sara Calvo
Dr. Sara Calvo is a seasoned consultant specialising in sustainability and social impact. As an impact and sustainable consultant, With a unique blend of academic and hands-on experience, she serves as a coach, consultant, and advisor to social enterprises and social innovators around the world. As a founding member of Minca Ventures, she works to accelerate innovation and enhance the capabilities of people, processes, and technologies, ensuring that sustainability becomes a core business strategy.
Dr. Andres Morales
Dr. Andres Morales is driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation. His background includes extensive work as a social enterprise consultant and educator. As a consultant, he helps global innovation leaders and investors align their vision and resources to design impactful strategies and services. With Minca Ventures, he supports clients in developing sustainable approaches that foster positive, long-lasting change. He is dedicated to guiding businesses towards creating sustainable solutions that transform lives.
Build the ESG capability your organisation needs.
INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT
For professionals enrolling directly or with employer sponsorship.
RM5,015
Price above is under the Early Bird Promo, apply until 20 June 2026.
- Full 6-week blended programme
- Access to all online sessions and self-paced modules
- 2-day in-person workshop included
- Community of Practice access post-programme
- International Certificate
GROUP ENROLLMENT
For organisations sending three or more team members.
30% off
For groups of three or more from the same organisation.
- Get everything in Individual Enrollment
- 30% group discount applied to all seats
- One invoice for your organisation
- Suitable for HR-coordinated team development
SCHOLARSHIP
For eligible Malaysian social enterprises, NGOs, and NPOs.
35% off
Limited to five scholarship seats per cohort.
- Get everything in Individual Enrollment
- 35% scholarship applied to programme fee
- Open to social enterprises, NGOs, and NPOs registered in Malaysia
- Application required. Eligibility confirmed by the ESLP team.
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