The Sustainability Frontier · Online Course
Master the strategy framework for the sustainability era.
Find the few issues that are truly strategic for your organization — and turn them into advantage. 22 self-paced video sessions, taught by Dr. Gregory Unruh.
What leaders say about this work
“The bold perspective we must adopt in order to create a future of shared opportunities and shared responsibilities.”
William Jefferson Clinton
42nd President of the United States
“The road map and driving instructions to make the journey a success.”
Craig Barrett
Retired CEO & Chairman, Intel Corporation
“I LOVE your book!”
William McDonough
Co-author, Cradle to Cradle
The problem
90% of executives say sustainability is urgent. Only 60% of companies have a strategy.
The gap isn't conviction — it's knowing where to focus. Sustainability issues move in a predictable pattern, and the advantage goes to leaders who can read the map.
Built on evidence, not opinion
A decade of research behind the framework
60,000
respondents in the decade-long MIT research project
118
countries represented in the research
CGI
used by the Clinton Global Initiative to train new members
Inside the course
Two frameworks. 22 video sessions. Applied to your organization.
Part I · 6 sessions
The Sustainability Frontier
How issues move from the fringe, through the regulatory era, into the market era — and how to read where any issue on your desk sits.
Part II · 16 sessions
The Frontier Strategy Process
Clarify the issues that are strategic for your company · Commit to improved performance · Capture business value — powered by Collaborate and Create.
From readers & students of the framework
What executives say
“Revolutionized the way I approach business sustainability. A must-read for any leader looking to create meaningful change while driving business value.”
J. Manchester · Digital Transformation Non-Profit Executive
“Prior to this, I saw sustainability as a cost rather than an opportunity. A game-changer for anyone seeking to navigate sustainability with confidence and purpose.”
G. Franklyn · CFO
“Before, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of issues; afterward, it felt like I’d found a flashlight in the dark.”
Shivani Kamal · EMBA graduate, technology & security
Your Instructor
Dr. Gregory Unruh
Endowed professor at George Mason University. Published in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and California Management Review; Sustainability Guest Editor for MIT Sloan Management Review. He has taught this framework to executives and graduate leaders at Columbia, IE Business School, Rotterdam, Thunderbird, and beyond — and on stages from the World Economic Forum to the Clinton Global Initiative.
Enroll in the course
$295 · one-time · self-paced
Certificate of completion included.
Want the circular-economy companion too? Get both courses — $395
Prefer to start with the book? $49.95 on Amazon
Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Executives, managers, and professionals responsible for strategy or sustainability — and instructors who teach it. No prior sustainability background required.
How much time does it take?
22 focused video sessions, entirely self-paced. Most participants work through the program in three to six weeks alongside a full-time role.
Do I need the book?
No — the course stands alone. The book makes an excellent companion and reference, and many participants use both.
What if it isn't right for me?
Every course is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee — email us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.