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  • Date

    Wednesday, 14 May 2025

  • Time

    15:00 - 15:45 (GMT +02:00)

  • Location

    Online webinar

In this upcoming Sustainability Management live webinar, we will be diving into climate target setting for companies.  

The webinar will follow a conversational Q&A style, exploring the topic with real life case studies and examples. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about climate target setting and its role in sustainable transformations.  

 

Topics of discussion include: 

  • How we can best use theory and science-based targets (i.e., thresholds and emission reductions pathways) 

  • Why setting science-based targets are important and their role in driving corporate change 

  • Challenges companies face in setting targets 

  • Real examples of companies successfully implementing science-based targets 

 

Why attend? 

  1. Insightful Discussions: In this webinar we will explore the context of setting climate targets.  
  2. Interactive Q&A: There will be time for participants to ask questions directly to our speakers. 
  3. Discover our Online Master in Sustainability Management: At the end of the session you can get to know more about our new Online Master in Sustainability Management. 

 

Speakers 

  • Marco Swan, Financial Institutions Engagement Manager, The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 

  • Steve Kennedy, PhD, Associate Professor of Business Sustainability, RSM 

  • Dr. Piero Morseletto, Academic Lecturer of Sustainability Management, RSM 

 

What is corporate target setting for climate? 

Climate corporate target setting refers to the process by which companies set specific, measurable goals to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with global climate goals. 

 

About the Online MSc in Sustainability Management 

The online MSc Sustainability Management is a two-year programme consisting of six courses. Participants will study theoretical foundations of sustainability management, which will then be applied to solve real-world problems and obstacles. They will ultimately gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently manage sustainable responsibilities. 

 

Learn more and download the brochure here: www.rsm.nl/msc-sustainability