ESG | EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
the local , contextual and nuanced understanding of where you are and where you do business ,” says Hasija .
“ In fact , this is why we ’ ve set up campuses in different parts of the world ; starting in Fontainebleau and then opening up in Singapore , Abu Dhabi and most recently our new facility in San Francisco .
“ Of course in today ’ s world , you can create a global presence digitally ; but we wanted to have a physical footprint because we wanted to build that critical contextual understanding – we wanted to be present , on the ground and interacting with those doing business in these local regions .”
Duke CE ’ s CEO Shetty agrees on the importance of localisation , with the school adding nuances from different regions . She says that Middle East and Asian organisations are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the sustainability transition , which is why it is also important to have courses available in multiple languages , including Arabic .
Regardless of location , sustainability is a global concern , which is why the leaders of the future have to be equipped to deal with the challenges ahead – and the actions required right now .
“ Every business in the world needs to realise that to stay relevant , sustainability has to be front and centre ,” says Hasija .
“ Sustainability is not a box to be ticked , it is fundamental to the future .”
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