Net Zero Academy – Executive Leadership Program

4-day intensive | in person

Net Zero Academy – Executive Leadership Program

Next intake:

28 – 31 October 2025

Limited places available.

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The Net Zero Academy – Executive Leadership Program has been designed to equip senior leaders and executives with the knowledge, skills and behaviour change frameworks to respond to the emerging challenges and opportunities of the net zero transition.

This program will give you the clarity and confidence to navigate the complex new net zero landscape. We combine Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI)'s proven expertise in outcomes-focused capacity building with Climateworks Centre’s specialised knowledge in translating net zero research into actionable solutions for your organisation.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to respond to emerging pressures including enhanced climate reporting standards and deliver the necessary individual, organisational and sectoral changes required to transform your net zero strategy into a tool for unlocking value.

This immersive in-person course offers you an unmatched hands-on, practical experience and innovative solutions to accelerate your organisation’s net zero transition. Learning from respected industry leaders and sustainability experts, you will explore real-world case studies and best-practice examples to help you respond to the legislative, technological, social and political contexts.

Designed and delivered in partnership between MSDI Education and Climateworks Centre.

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Why register for our Executive Leadership Program?

  • Proactively respond to the new net zero landscape

    Understand global trends, drivers and the evidence behind net zero transition goals and develop a future-forward strategy that avoids greenwashing and responds to the evolving regulatory, legislative, social and political landscape.

  • Learn from industry experts

    Take advantage of real-world industry know-how, engage with experts that have implemented significant climate change strategies and explore case studies and global best practice.

  • Move from compliance to strategic advantage

    Develop the skills and tools to move beyond net zero as a risk mitigation strategy and to leverage the regulatory, reporting and disclosures rules to drive strategic advantage for your organisation.

  • Build your strategy to drive action

    Working with expert facilitators, assess your organisation’s approach to net zero, identify world-leading climate management strategies and start building your organisation’s credible transition plan.

  • Bring your organisation on the net zero journey

    Embed net zero across your organisation through long-term behavioural change, identifying structures, processes and systems to accelerate action and building strategic stakeholder alignment.

  • Develop industry networks and collaboration

    Access a cross-sector network of senior executives and leaders with shared experience navigating regulatory and operational challenges to achieve net zero transition goals.

Testimonials

If you do anything, do this programme. I can't think of anything else that's more relevant and contemporary and necessary… This program really arms you with what you need to have the confidence to start to take action." – Bonnie, Executive Leadership Program participant
The facilitators and the industry experts that have given time to this program and designed the content have been exceptional. They have a fantastic natural ability to convey what needs to be done, how to do it, and how to strive for success." – Sarah, Executive Leadership Program participant
One of the things from the programme is that's really stuck with me is that we're the first generation to really understand climate change and the last generation to actually be able to do something about it. And that is big and scary, but it also galvanises you around what needs to be done... As business leaders, we've got a role to play and the time to lead is now." – Jodie, Executive Leadership Program participant

What you'll learn

The program covers key topics including how to:

  • navigate and make decisions in the new net zero landscape of uncertainty and complexity
  • develop strategic responses to the risks and opportunities in the transition to net zero
  • evaluate what “good” looks like for net zero transition planning
  • drive a whole-of-organisation transformation by embedding net zero into organisational systems, processes and strategies
  • apply behavioural frameworks to drive credible and ambitious transformations.

Details

Who should attend

Held over four days, our Executive Leadership Program is the ideal course for senior leaders looking to develop their skills and accelerate their organisation’s transition to net zero. It has been designed for executives and senior leaders across functional areas from corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors that are accountable and materially responsible for driving the transition to net zero within their organisation.

Suitable for those with 10+ years professional experience with 5+ years in a leadership position.

Dates, times and location

Executive Leadership Program will run face-to-face over four days from 9am–5pm on the following dates. The program will also include 5-10 hours of pre-work.

Locations

Melbourne: Level 9, 750 Collins St, Melbourne
Sydney: TBC

Program fee

$7700 incl. GST
  • 20% discount for current Monash University staff and students  – contact us for more information.
  • 20% discount for Monash alumni. To access the discount code visit the Alumni portal.
  • Group and NFP discounts available – contact us for more information.
  • Subsidised places are available for organisations from nominated sectors – contact us for more information.

Digital badge

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Program speakers and contributors

Learn face to face from expert leaders in sustainability and industry.

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