Contents
- Basics of storytelling in sustainability communication along all ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) facets.
- Avoidance of greenwashing through authentic communication, including knowledge of the requirements of the Green Claims Act.
- Why facts alone are not convincing: the psychology and impact of stories.
- Structure and organization of effective sustainability stories.
- Develop your own story using the Sustainable Storytelling Canvas.
- Use of framing, emotions and addressing target groups.
- Best practices from companies, media and consulting.
- Integrating your own story into communication strategies and channels.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- You will learn how to communicate sustainability in an emotional, understandable and target group-specific way and thus achieve greater impact.
- You develop your own sustainability story that you can use directly in your communication.
- Structured methods, well-founded feedback and tried-and-tested tools will help you to strengthen your skills in the credible and effective communication of sustainable messages.
- At the end of the workshop, you will have a tried-and-tested sustainability story in your hands - tailored to your target group and strategically integrated into your communication channels.
Methods
Trainer input, group and individual exercises, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists, discussion, exchange of experience, practical workshop
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from sustainability, communication, marketing, sales or strategy as well as journalists, consultants and self-employed people with a focus on sustainable topics.
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Start dates and details
Thursday, 13.11.2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 14.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Monday, 23.02.2026
09:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, 27.02.2026
09:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday, 02.03.2026
09:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, 06.03.2026
09:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 10.06.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, 11.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 01.09.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.