The ongoing sustainability transformation is creating manifold economic opportunities, for which public- and private-sector entities need the right talent, structure, and leadership. The Center develops regionally customized, forward-thinking strategies that seamlessly synchronize sustainability opportunities with human capital requirements.

In a Center survey, one in three Middle East C-suite executives cited the shortage of skilled talent as a significant barrier that prevents their organization from addressing sustainability topics more effectively. As organizations throughout the Middle East and Africa strive for multidimensional, sustainable growth, the demand for skilled workers will only rise.

Through a highly collaborative process, the Center for a Sustainable Future works with its partners to develop a clear sense of the region-specific gaps that need to be addressed and the measures required to deal with these. We prepare regional and global leaders for this period of generational change by developing strategies to find, upskill, and retain the required talent by tuning systems, leadership, and culture in a way that’s designed for today’s complex environment.

In addition, by establishing transparency and diversity as paramount values, the Center helps entities incorporate region-specific diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures, and ensures that they’re aware of any labor, human rights, or sustainability considerations that may arise throughout the value chain.