In this course, you will learn the most important skills and most applicable tools of sustainable business in a fast and efficient way.
Skills you will learn
- Learn to integrate sustainability into your business strategy
- Learn about the concept of People, Planet & Profit
- Learn to use sustainability as a catalyst for innovation and new market opportunities
About this course
Sustainability is becoming more important for all companies, across all industries. 62% of executives consider a sustainable business strategy necessary to be competitive today, and another 22% think it will be in the future.
This course explores the different business models that companies can use to drive change and explains why purpose-driven businesses are particularly well-positioned to tackle the world’s biggest problems. You will learn how to influence key stakeholders on the competitive advantages of being a purpose-driven firm, and how to integrate your values into your work so that you can help transform firms into catalysts for change.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- Lifetime
Expand all sectionsCollapse all sections
- IntroductionWelcome to Sustainable Business!1
- Risks and BenefitsIn the past, managers and businesses saw sustainability always as a costly endeavor with no real payoff. Recently, however, this perspective has changed: Being sustainable is now seen as an opportunity for innovation, new market opportunities, and the creation of value.2
- Changing WorldBusinesses that thrive in the future will be those companies that figure out how to place sustainability at the heart of their business strategies. Three major categories of change are transforming what business and sustainability mean: climate change, technology, and economic shift.3
- ABC FrameworkThe ABC (Act – Build – Change) framework provides a blueprint for putting sustainability at the center of business strategy, corporate governance, management, and partnerships. It enables companies to play their full part in the creation of a more sustainable and better world.4
- Circular EconomyThe concept of the Circular Economy (CE) has been around for decades, but it’s only recently that it’s gained traction as a way to address the world’s growing waste problem. The goal is to share, reuse, repair, refurbish and recycle existing materials and products as long as possible.2
- Green BusinessThis course focuses on the combined three-dimensional social, environmental, and economic impacts of a sustainable business. In this chapter, however, we will talk about businesses that focus exclusively on their environmental impact, which is also referred to as a green business.5
- Example CaseThere are many great examples to learn from. One of them is Patagonia.1
- ConclusionLet's look back at the most important topics covered so far, before taking the final exam.1
- Final ExamNow it’s time to test your knowledge and get your course certificate. You will be able to download your certificate after reaching a minimum score of 80%. You can retake this quiz as often as you like if you do not reach this score.1
Enrolling in this course is super easy! Just click on the "Start Now" button, log in or sign up, and start learning.
Participants will gain skills in sustainable business planning, ethical decision-making, environmental impact analysis, and strategies for implementing sustainability in various business sectors.
Ideal for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and students interested in environmental sustainability, corporate responsibility, and green business practices.
No specific prerequisites are required, but a basic understanding of business principles may be beneficial. The course is designed to be accessible to a diverse range of participants.
Key topics include sustainable business models, circular economy, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable supply chain management.
Features
- 100% FREE
- 100% Online
- 100% Self-Paced
- 100% Value-Added
Target audiences
- Business Leaders & Decision-Makers
- Business Students
- Anyone interested in the opportunities of sustainability
- Anyone interested in having a positive environmental & economic impact