A tailored course, built for your situation
First 90 Days: Global EHS & Sustainability Leadership
A tailored onboarding playbook for newly promoted EHS and sustainability leaders
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Starting a global EHS & sustainability leadership role with no clear roadmap for early wins, stakeholder alignment, or measurable impact
The situation this course is for
Newly promoted EHS and sustainability leaders often face fragmented systems, unclear reporting lines, and pressure to deliver sustainability metrics without authority. They're expected to lead globally while figuring out compliance frameworks, internal politics, and data infrastructure on the fly. Without a structured approach, the first 90 days can become reactive , not strategic.
Who this is for
A newly promoted executive leading global EHS and sustainability functions, responsible for compliance, risk mitigation, ESG reporting, and cross-functional alignment across regions and departments
Who this is not for
Individuals not in leadership roles, consultants without internal authority, or those focused solely on local or regional EHS without enterprise scope
What you walk away with
- Establish credibility and visibility with C-suite stakeholders within the first 30 days
- Map global compliance obligations and identify high-risk gaps by region and function
- Build a 90-day action plan with measurable milestones for EHS and sustainability impact
- Develop a cross-functional governance model to align operations, legal, and sustainability teams
- Create a defensible ESG reporting framework aligned with investor and regulatory expectations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Assessing Your Global EHS Baseline
Establish a clear picture of current EHS and sustainability performance across regions. Identify reporting structures, data sources, compliance frameworks, and known risk exposures. Use diagnostic tools to audit maturity levels and prioritize urgent gaps.
12 chapters in this module
- Define global vs local responsibilities
- Map regional regulatory frameworks
- Audit existing EHS data systems
- Identify reporting chain stakeholders
- Assess incident reporting quality
- Evaluate contractor compliance
- Review past audit findings
- Determine data reliability score
- Benchmark against industry peers
- Classify risk by geography
- Document known violations
- Prioritize initial focus areas
Module 2. Stakeholder Influence Mapping
Identify key decision-makers, influencers, and blockers across legal, operations, HR, and finance. Learn how to position EHS and sustainability as strategic enablers, not just compliance functions. Build tailored messaging for each stakeholder group.
12 chapters in this module
- List executive stakeholders
- Identify operational decision-makers
- Map legal and regulatory contacts
- Pinpoint finance influencers
- Determine HR alignment points
- Classify influence level
- Assess risk perception gaps
- Develop messaging tiers
- Create stakeholder matrix
- Plan first 30-day touchpoints
- Build credibility roadmap
- Anticipate resistance points
Module 3. Global Compliance Gap Analysis
Conduct a systematic review of compliance requirements across jurisdictions. Identify high-risk areas including chemical handling, emissions reporting, and worker safety standards. Use templates to document findings and prioritize remediation.
12 chapters in this module
- List applicable OSHA variants
- Review ISO 14001 alignment
- Audit waste disposal compliance
- Assess air quality reporting
- Check chemical inventory accuracy
- Verify training completion rates
- Evaluate emergency response plans
- Map international standards
- Identify regulatory overlaps
- Flag reporting deadlines
- Document compliance exceptions
- Prioritize high-risk sites
Module 4. Building a 90-Day Action Plan
Develop a credible, visible, and achievable 90-day plan with clear milestones. Focus on quick wins that reduce risk and demonstrate leadership. Align objectives with corporate priorities to secure early buy-in and resources.
12 chapters in this module
- Define success metrics
- Set 30-60-90 goals
- Identify quick win projects
- Align with fiscal calendar
- Secure leadership visibility
- Assign accountability owners
- Estimate resource needs
- Build progress dashboard
- Schedule stakeholder updates
- Integrate with ops rhythm
- Track risk reduction
- Adjust based on feedback
Module 5. Cross-Functional Governance Design
Design a governance model that ensures accountability across regions and departments. Establish EHS and sustainability committees, reporting cadences, escalation paths, and decision rights. Integrate with existing enterprise risk frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Define governance scope
- Assign decision rights
- Create regional leads network
- Set meeting frequency
- Develop escalation paths
- Integrate with risk committee
- Standardize reporting format
- Automate data collection
- Link to performance goals
- Audit committee effectiveness
- Update policy documentation
- Measure compliance adoption
Module 6. ESG Reporting Framework Setup
Build a defensible, scalable ESG reporting structure aligned with investor expectations and frameworks like GRI, SASB, and TCFD. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and audit readiness across disclosures.
12 chapters in this module
- Select reporting standards
- Map materiality assessment
- Define emissions scope
- Track energy consumption
- Measure water usage
- Calculate waste diversion
- Report diversity metrics
- Verify third-party data
- Align with SEC rules
- Prepare audit trail
- Publish sustainability summary
- Respond to investor queries
Module 7. Incident Response & Investigation
Develop a standardized incident response protocol for global operations. Train regional leads on root cause analysis, documentation, and follow-up actions. Reduce recurrence through systemic fixes, not blame.
12 chapters in this module
- Define incident types
- Set notification thresholds
- Assign investigation roles
- Use root cause templates
- Document corrective actions
- Track closure timelines
- Report to leadership
- Conduct safety alerts
- Update procedures
- Train regional teams
- Audit investigation quality
- Reduce repeat incidents
Module 8. Sustainability Initiative Prioritization
Evaluate potential sustainability projects based on impact, cost, and alignment with corporate strategy. Use scoring models to justify investments and secure budget approval. Focus on initiatives with clear ROI and risk reduction.
12 chapters in this module
- List potential projects
- Estimate cost savings
- Assess carbon reduction
- Evaluate brand impact
- Score regulatory alignment
- Determine feasibility
- Rank by urgency
- Build business case
- Secure executive approval
- Launch pilot programs
- Measure baseline metrics
- Scale successful pilots
Module 9. EHS Data & Technology Integration
Assess current EHS software tools and data silos. Design an integrated data strategy that improves visibility, reduces manual work, and supports real-time decision-making across global sites.
12 chapters in this module
- Inventory existing tools
- Identify data silos
- Map integration points
- Evaluate SaaS platforms
- Define API needs
- Assess mobile access
- Improve reporting speed
- Automate alerts
- Ensure data security
- Train regional users
- Measure system adoption
- Plan tech roadmap
Module 10. Culture & Behavior Change Strategy
Shift from compliance-driven to culture-driven safety. Diagnose current safety culture, identify behavioral risks, and launch targeted initiatives to improve engagement, reporting, and accountability at all levels.
12 chapters in this module
- Assess safety culture
- Survey employee perception
- Identify at-risk behaviors
- Launch safety campaigns
- Recognize safe actions
- Improve near-miss reporting
- Train floor leaders
- Host safety talks
- Measure engagement lift
- Reduce incident rates
- Link to performance reviews
- Sustain long-term change
Module 11. Regulatory Inspection Preparedness
Prepare for audits and inspections from OSHA, EPA, and international bodies. Build inspection checklists, train site teams, and create response protocols to minimize penalties and reputational damage.
12 chapters in this module
- Track inspection schedules
- Build document repository
- Train site coordinators
- Conduct mock audits
- Prepare executive briefings
- Review past citations
- Update compliance files
- Assign response roles
- Manage inspector access
- Document corrective actions
- Report findings upward
- Improve future readiness
Module 12. Proving Value & Securing Budget
Demonstrate the financial and operational value of EHS and sustainability initiatives. Build business cases, track ROI, and position the function as a strategic asset , not just a cost center.
12 chapters in this module
- Calculate risk savings
- Track incident cost avoidance
- Quantify energy savings
- Measure productivity gains
- Build annual budget
- Present to CFO
- Justify headcount
- Show compliance ROI
- Align with strategy
- Secure multi-year funding
- Report value metrics
- Expand program scope
How this maps to your situation
- New leadership role transition
- Global compliance complexity
- Stakeholder alignment challenge
- Need for early measurable impact
Before vs. after
Before
Overwhelmed by global scope, unclear priorities, and pressure to deliver without authority
After
Confidently leading with a clear 90-day plan, stakeholder alignment, and measurable impact
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week for 12 weeks, designed for working executives
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, new EHS and sustainability leaders risk losing credibility, missing critical compliance deadlines, and failing to secure budget , turning early momentum into reactive firefighting.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic EHS training covers compliance checklists but not leadership strategy. MBA programs take years and lack tactical focus. This course delivers targeted, immediate tools for newly promoted global EHS and sustainability leaders , at a fraction of the time and cost.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on technical compliance or leadership strategy?
It balances both: tactical compliance frameworks are covered, but the emphasis is on leadership strategy, stakeholder influence, and early impact in a global role.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me with ESG investor reporting?
Yes, Module 6 provides a complete framework for building defensible ESG disclosures aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD standards.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per week for 12 weeks, designed for working executives.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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