The Institute for Business Sustainability
Diploma in Advanced Sustainability (DAS)
Welcome to our landing page. Here you will find all important information about the Institute for Business Sustainability and our Executive Education Diploma in Advanced Sustainability.
Why should you join our
Diploma in Advanced Sustainability?
Our executive education program are truly unique because we focus on 10 unique success factors for our participants.
Acquire future-relevant knowhow and expertise to add strategic sustainability competencies into your portfolio to create a positive impact.
Our alumni join the class on a monthly basis to discuss relevant sustainability topics, providing you access to their network from day 1.
1,Quelle: reuters.com; 2 PwC CEO-Survey 2022
6 facts about our
Diploma in Advanced Sustainability
Is the time right for you?
What our alumni say
Join more than 150 amazing alumni of the executive program launched in 2011
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
A few seats are left for September 2022 - apply now, if
- you want to upscale your competencies
- you seek a career change or just got promoted into a sustainability role
- you are passionate about creating positive impact
- you are curious, open, reflected – we welcome unusual profiles
Please note: We will ask for a copy of your highest degree and the accompanying transcript, as well as a recommendation letter after we have reviewed your application.
(Photo on the left: Prof. Dr. Katrin Muff & Prof. Dr. Thomas Dyllick, Founders & Directors IBS The Institute of Business Sustainability)
A few seats are left for September 2022 - apply now, if
- you want to upscale your competencies
- you seek a career change or just got promoted into a sustainability role
- you are passionate about creating positive impact
- you are curious, open, reflected – we welcome unusual profiles
(Photo: Prof. Dr. Katrin Muff & Prof. Dr. Thomas Dyllick, Founders & Directors IBS The Institute of Business Sustainability)
Unique education programs
Holistic approach to strategy and leadership for the mid-career professionals
Sustainability is becoming increasingly complex. Climate change, biodiversity loss, water shortage, droughts and heat waves, refugee and migration issues, global inequality, supply chain issues due to conflict, COVID-19, hunger and obesity… We frame these challenges as business opportunities in disguise and provide a purpose-driven innovation process for organizations of any kind to apply.
The business environment is changing fast with cities, regions and nations implementing future-relevant measures that trigger innovation. Business is challenges to achieve Net Zero, not just in its own operations but also across its supply and value chain. This new challenge is overwhelming for most. We provide strategic clarity so that you can lead change in your organization, not just reducing your negative footprint but also generating interesting positive impact.
Organizations face broad pressure ranging from ESG reporting, to fast-changing regulations, to growing customer and employee expectations. We demonstrate how business can embed sustainability into its core as a source for new revenue and new business models, and not just as a source for more cost. Sustainability can help secure the future of your business, also economically.
Why study at IBS
The Institute for Business Sustainabilty?
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Leading European business sustainability program since 2011
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Developed and led by sustainability icons Thomas Dyllick and Katrin Muff
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100% dedicated to student excellence
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Proven faculty with highest student satisfaction ratings
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Unique sustainability network of 150+ passionate change-makers
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A powerful combination of sustainability expertise, leadership competencies and project experience
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World-class support of program directors and faculty in an intimate class environment
Consulted companies
The Diploma of Advanced Sustainability (DAS) includes a consulting project. This significantly complements the academic courses, ensuring that you have not only acquired a broad expertise in sustainability but also completed a complex, real-life consulting project during your studies. Consulted companies include:
Every single social and global issue of our day is a business opportunity in disguise.
Peter Drucker
UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein