Institute
Training programmes for corporate executives and junior professionals designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to drive real implementation, linking sustainability to governance, finance and operational delivery.
Executive capability for strategy, risk and capital outcomes
A comprehensive programme designed for senior leaders. CEPS blends systems thinking with practical decision-making—helping executives understand how sustainability connects to enterprise risk, capital allocation, governance credibility and stakeholder scrutiny.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understanding financial & impact materiality and board-level expectations
Sustainability integration into strategy and risk management
Governance, controls and accountability design
Sustainability-linked finance and capital fundamentals
Leadership communication that is credible and defensible
Corporate Executive Program in Sustainability (CEPS)
Youth empowerment through practical sustainability capability
Designed for university students, JEPS blends theory with practical applications. It equips participants to contribute meaningfully in organisations where sustainability is becoming a core business function—spanning data, reporting, risk and communications.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Foundational climate and nature science principles with regional context
Practical understanding of value chain sustainability
Understanding of standards (GRI/ISSB basics) and credibility
Communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Career development and sector pathways
Junior Executive Programme in Sustainability (JEPS)
Tailored sustainability education for your organisation
Customised training programmes aligned to your sector, roles and maturity. We design curricula that address your current challenges—whether reporting readiness, internal controls, procurement, supply chain exposure, or executive governance.
Customisation Options:
Department-specific modules (Finance, Risk, Procurement, Ops, HR)
Team-based programmes (executives vs practitioners)
Industry-specific cases and regional reality
Flexible delivery formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid, self-paced)
Workshops & Masterclasses
Frequently Asked Questions
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CEPS is designed for C-suite executives, senior managers, and leaders who sponsor decisions around strategy, risk, governance and reporting. Ideal participants include CFO, CRO, Strategy, Operations, Sustainability leadership and board-facing roles.
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JEPS is offered through partnerships with universities as a certificate-style programme or integrated modules. We align academic quality with practical, sector-relevant skills.
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Yes. We tailor content to sector risks, stakeholder expectations, and operational realities—using relevant regional case studies and practical tools.
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Why New River
Science-Anchored
We anchor recommendations in evidence and systems thinking across climate, nature and society.
Region-Specific
We apply global standards in a way that reflects regional realities and implementation constraints.
Finance-Literate
We translate sustainability into the language decision-makers use: risk, governance, credibility, and capital outcomes.
Built for Capability
We help organisations build internal strength, not long-term dependency. We work closely with internal teams with the end in mind: a structured handover.
