Class 2 – Strategy, Responsibility and Global Risks

3 Fevereiro 2026, 09:30 • Isabel Cristina de Seixas Patrício Duarte de Almeida

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Building on the strategic dimension of sustainability, this class links management policies to the evolving global risk landscape. Drawing on the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, students explore how environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological risks interact and amplify systemic vulnerability. Particular attention is given to climate change, inequality, misinformation, and supply chain fragility. The session highlights the strategic implications for organisations, emphasising risk anticipation, ethical responsibility, resilience, and reputational exposure. Sustainability is thus presented as a core element of strategic management and long-term organisational viability.

Class 1 – Introduction to Management Policies for Sustainability

3 Fevereiro 2026, 08:00 • Isabel Cristina de Seixas Patrício Duarte de Almeida

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This class introduces the foundations of Management Policies for Sustainability, presenting sustainability as a systemic and strategic challenge rather than solely an environmental concern. Students are introduced to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and integrative frameworks such as the SDG “wedding cake”, which highlight the interdependence between the biosphere, society, and the economy. Using concrete examples of sustainable innovation and circular economy practices, the session examines adoption barriers, trade-offs, and long-term value creation. Emphasis is placed on systems thinking, complexity, and individual responsibility, reinforcing the idea that sustainability transitions require both organisational commitment and active stakeholder involvement.