Sustainable Leadership Masterclass

Format:
90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work).
Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards

Content:
In Session 1 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass, you'll learn about the opportunities and challenges related to climate change and better understand the urgency to act now.
The session will be opened by CEO Thomas Arnoldner and his take on why sustainability is so crucial for the A1 Telekom Austria Group.

After completing Session 1, you will be able to better understand the following:

Climate Action 1x1
Why is our planet warming up? What are the causes of the current climate change?
Climate change has always existed - what is different this time?
What can we do to prevent the climate crisis from becoming a climate catastrophe?

Format:

• 90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work).
• Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards
  

Content:

In Session 1 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass, you'll learn the role and responsibilities of sustainable leaders.

After completing Session 1, you will be able to better understand the following:

Every job is a climate job

• Why every job is a climate job
• Why climate action is a business model

Sensing opportunities for change

• What are my most important tasks as a leader for sustainable change?
• What is the differences between continuous and radical change in leadership?
• How can I use the "dominant logic" for change and sustainable leadership?
• How can I tap into potential sources of information to identify relevant sustainability trends?

Format:

40 minutes of live content (ESG Group presents the overall A1 ESG Strategy)

40 minute of live content in breakout rooms (Each OpCo ESG lead presents local ESG initiatives)

Content:

In this “internal” session you will learn about the leavers behind the current ESG developments as well as the overall A1 Group ESG Strategy.

Additionally, in breakout rooms (1 per OpCo), you will learn about the local E, S and G initiatives and gain information about current and upcoming projects.

Format:

• 90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work).
• Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards

Content:

In Session 4 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass, you'll learn about the different definitions of sustainability related vocabulary and what we need to keep in mind to actually achieve the net zero goal.

After completing Session 4, you will be able to better understand the following:

The Strategy towards net zero:

• What are the biggest drivers for climate protection and what does a business base for sustainability look like?
• What is meant by net zero, climate neutrality and scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how do they differ?
• What makes a good net zero target and what concepts & strategies are needed to meet it?

Format:

• 90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work)
• Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards

Content:

In Live Session 5 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass, you will acquire more in-depth knowledge about the concept of ESG, the most important regulatory standards and the relevant KPIs that matter for our company.

After completing Live Session 5, you will be able to better understand the following:

ESG-Regulation & KPIs

• Which regulatory ESG challenges affect our company?
• What actions do I need to set so that my department and business unit is well prepared for the future?
• Which relevant KPIs result from the above topics?
• What other voluntary ESG standards exist?

Format:

• 90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work)
• Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards
  

Content:

In Live Session 6 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass, you will learn about several strategies and approaches on how to engage your employees in sustainabilty related projects and learn from other good practice companies.

After completing Live Session 6, you will be able to better understand the following:

Team Engagement:

• Why is it so important to take employees on the internal climate change journey and how can I create the right incentives to activate employees?
  
• How do I gain company-wide attention and communicate effectively with different stakeholders?
• What are proven measures and best practices to bring employees along on this climate protection journey?

Good Practice

• What worked really well for selected pioneer companies?
• What were their implementation challenges and how did they overcome them?
• What good practice projects and/or processes would they recommend to us?
  

Format:

• 90 minutes of live content (60 minutes of keynote presentations and 30 minutes of interactive group work)
• Available live via Zoom and on-demand afterwards

Content:

Live Session 7 of the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass is all about a successful implementation of sustainability transformation in our company. In particular, we'll look at how to get the whole company and all employees on board and activate them to execute our sustainability and ESG strategy. We'll finish the Sustainable Leadership Masterclass with a summary of the entire course and all lessons learned.

After completing Live Session 7, you will be able to better understand the following:

Leading the transformation

• How do we take the whole team on the journey to a sustainable future?
• Sustainability is an emotionally challenging topic - how do we still manage to motivate everyone?
• How can we listen to what concerns and uncertainties there are about this topic?

Recap & Closing​

• Summary of the most important insights & key learnings
• Reflection on the knowledge gained
• Outlook and Next steps

The following on-demand modules are available for asynchronous learning between live sessions:

Net Zero:
In this course, learners will gain a basic understanding of what net zero means, and how it is used as a target for negating the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Learners will explore the policy and regulatory frameworks related to net-zero emissions at different levels, understand the benefits for businesses, recognize barriers and strategies to overcome them, and gain practical knowledge of net-zero initiatives across industries. They will also evaluate net zero initiatives within their own organizations. By the end of this course, learner will have the awareness of why net zero is an important target that we need to reach.

Green Office:
We spend an average of 200 days a year at work, almost two-thirds of our time, for about 40 years. And like our daily habits, our work habits have a big impact on our climate and the carbon footprint of each and every one of us. And it is exactly these daily habits at work and what you can change to act more climate friendly that this course is about. Learn what resources are used in an average office or home office on a daily basis & how everyday work processes such as printing, commuting to work, waste disposal or the choice of lunch affect our climate, and how you can contribute to creating an environmentally friendly workplace - a so-called green office.

ESG 101:
This course is designed to help employees understand the key components of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and how to practically apply them to their roles. The course will provide an overview of the ESG framework, including definitions of each of the key components. Participants will learn how ESG considerations can impact their work, and gain practical skills for identifying where they can support ESG work within their roles. By using real life case studies, participants will develop a better understanding of how to integrate ESG considerations into their decision-making processes and how to communicate ESG performance to stakeholders. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in ESG and be better equipped to support their organization's sustainability goals.

Personal Carbon Footprint:
In this course you will learn everything you need to know about the CO₂ footprint so that you as an individual can make a positive contribution to climate change. Learn what the CO₂ footprint is and where it comes from. Get insights into how your own CO₂ footprint comes about and how you calculate it. In addition, we explain why it is absolutely necessary to reduce your CO₂ emissions and suggest concrete recommendations for your private and professional life.


Corporate Carbon Footprint:
In this module, you will learn everything you need to know about your company's CO₂ footprint so that you as an individual, but especially your company, can make a positive contribution to climate change. Learn how companies can calculate and reduce their CO2e emissions and, above all, what benefits can be derived from this. Get insights into how you as an employee can play a decisive role in CO2e reduction and what levers you as an individual can have.

Being a Climate Hero:
As children, we dreamed of being superheroes. Now is our chance - because it takes each and every one of us to solve the climate crisis and create a future worth living in.


Circular Economy:
This course covers the key concepts and benefits of the circular economy. The course is designed for individuals who want to understand the principles and benefits of a circular economy. Through this course, you will learn about the basics of the circular economy, including its definition, key principles, and why it is important for businesses and individuals to be aware of it. Additionally, you will learn about the ways in which companies can contribute to and benefit from a circular economy, including practical examples of good practices from real-world cases. The course is designed to be interactive and engaging, providing learners with the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.