RWTH Certificate Course – Chief Sustainability Manager
The transformation of shaping sustainability
Sustainability in operations and supply chains works on several levers to reduce the energy and material waste used.
In this practical Chief Sustainability Manager training you will learn to find the levers that can be found in all operational fields of action in manufacturing companies, such as the provision of resources, production processes, product use and disposal.
Recent regulations such as the Supply Chain Act and the Carbon Border Protection Mechanism are increasing the pressure on companies to act quickly and comply with the regulations by 2025 at the latest.
- Study format:
- Certificate Course
- Duration:
- 5 Days
- Teaching:
- November 10 - 14, 2025 in Aachen
- Course fees:
- 3,780 € with the Early Bird Special when booking up to 8 weeks before the course starts (regular price: 4,200€) incl. lunch, course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival & departure
- Qualification:
- Certificate of participation
- Language:
- English / German
Contents of the Training
Overcome the dichotomy between profitability and sustainability by learning how to systematically prioritize your key sustainability levers. We guide you to professional sustainability management to meet growing awareness and sustainability regulations.
Day 1 | Basics of Sustainability
Day 2 | Sustainable Production
Day 3 | Sustainable Energy Systems
Day 4 | Circular Economy
Day 5 | Sustainability Strategy and Exam
Develop new skills and gain industry-specific knowledge
- Understand approaches and priorities of sustainability for operations and supply chains
- Introduction to new technology drivers and solutions for the various fields of action
- Derivation and development of necessary skills in defined fields of action of sustainibility
- Guide to building a comprehensive and customized roadmap that economically leverages the most promising and achievable levers
- Best Practices from industrial practice
You get a very good overview of exactly what the relevant topics are in the area of sustainability and in terms of what can be realised. I would recommend it to anyone responsible for sustainability.
Maximilian Schefz, ThyssenKrupp Schulte GmbH
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If you have any further questions or concerns, please call us on (+49) 241 80 97758 or send us an e-mail.
Professional Lead & Lecturers of the Chief Sustainability Manager
Vita of the Professional Lead
Vitae of the Lecturers
Teaching Institutes & Partner
The Innovation Center on the RWTH Aachen Campus offers further education in the field of technology and innovation management to find optimized solutions for their challenges. A "world of experience" is being created in collaboration with partners from the TIME Research Area, Fraunhofer IPT, WZL of RWTH Aachen, and KEX Knowledge Exchange AG, allowing industry's future planners and decision-makers to experience the process from the initial development idea to the manufacture of products ready for series production. The fundamental concept is precisely tailored to the projects, potentials, and interests of companies.
Participation Requirements & Target Group
The Chief Sustainability Manager is aimed at sustainability managers, specialists and executives from technology-oriented companies. Following areas are of particular interest:
- strategy & production
- technology & innovation management
- research & development
Do you have further questions about the course?
We will be happy to advise you individually at (+49) 241 80 97758
The number of participants is limited to 20 persons in order to ensure an efficient knowledge transfer in the dialog between the participants and lecturers is guaranteed.
Course Overview
5 Days | 3,780 € Early bird price up to 8 weeks before the start of the course | Regular price: € 4,200
(exempt from sales tax)
incl. lunch, course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival and departure
- Target audience: Sustainability Managers, Specialists and Executives from tech.-oriented industries
- Certificate of participation
- 5% Alumni Discount
Why take the Course Chief Sustainability Manager at the RWTH International Academy?
- Providing holistic, practically relevant and applicable knowledge on approaches and focal points of sustainability for companies and supply chains as well as deriving and developing the necessary competences in defined fields of action of sustainability
- In-depth knowledge of methods and tools for the sustainable implementation of processes in your company
- Guidelines for creating a comprehensive and customised roadmap that sets the most economically promising levers in motion levers in motion
- Projecting what you have learnt onto your own professional field or company
- Learn from best practice examples from the industry and through the interdisciplinary exchange of experience in the
network - Enriching networking with an evening event
In-house Opportunities
Our in-house training offers a wide range of academic and professional skills tailored to your company's specific challenges and goals. We work closely with you to develop a customized training, compiled from proven teaching methods and the expertise of our qualified lecturers to ensure optimal learning outcomes for your professional development.
Would one of our courses also be of interest to your entire team/company? Contact us: Our team for your team! We will be happy to advise you on the possibility of an in-house course. Give us a call or send us an email – we will tailor your further training to your needs!
Funding Options
If you live/work in Germany, there are a number of government funding opportunities for your continuing education. Financial and time support is offered, for example the
- individual federal states
(e.g. through Bildungsscheck or QualiCheck) - education premium
- educational leave
Early Bird Special - book now and save
Want to plan ahead? If you book up to 8 weeks before the course starts, you will receive an attractive discount of up to 10%. To receive the discounted price, simply book by e-mail or using our registration form. It is not necessary to mention the early bird discount.
Still have questions? Give us a call or send an email to further-education@academy.rwth-aachen.de.
Are you an alumni and want to take advantage of the early bird discount? Please contact us!
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