HBA Sustainability Certificate
Empowering the next generation of sustainable leaders
The HBA Sustainability Certificate is directed by Associate Professor Lara Liboni. The Certificate empowers Ivey HBA students to build and lead more sustainable organizations. It includes a coordinated set of courses and experiences designed to provide a strong grounding in the principles and best practices of sustainability. The program positions students to begin their journeys as responsible C-Suite decision-makers, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and policymakers.
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 HBA Sustainability Certificate program!
The theme of the Certificate, “An Invitation to Systems Change”, calls for a shift from individualistic, competitive approaches to collaborative, regenerative leadership. In the face of complex global challenges, true transformation requires systems thinking—rethinking the structures, mindsets, and values that shape our world. Through cross-sector collaboration and purpose-driven action, we can co-create a thriving, sustainable future.
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Resources
Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort of the HBA Sustainability Certificate are open until the end of the day of September 11th, 2026.
Certificate Requirements
Academic Requirements
Sustainability Certificate Students are expected to take a total of 1.5 credits from the following course options:
4404 C&S Global Business and SDGs
4608 C&S Managing Energy
4588 C&S Sustainable Finance
4467 C&S Decarbonizer’s Dilemma
4539 C&S Business Strategy and Sustainability
4664 The Art of Social Entrepreneurship
4666 System Thinking Strategies
4620 Business Impact Assessment
4677 Purpose Driven Leadership
4662 Case Writing
4499 Research Project
Engagement Requirements
Sustainability certificate students are expected to engage in experiential learning opportunities throughout the year including guest speakers, workshops, and a field trip. There is approximately one event/activity per month. These activities offer students the opportunity to engage with professionals working in sustainability and immerse themselves in sustainability topics outside of the classroom.
Exchange
Students going on exchange in the second term can substitute 0.5 credits with sustainability-related courses offered by your host institution. Students must obtain pre-approval from the Sustainability Certificate Program and the HBA Program Office for these substitutions before leaving on exchange.
Program Contacts:
Lara Liboni
Director and Associate Professor
lliboni@ivey.ca
Carly MacArthur
Sustainability Certificate Coordinator
cmacarthur@ivey.ca
