This course is part of the Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization

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This is class 3 in the MOOC specialization, Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent.
This class looks at the big issues companies are fixing - climate change, water, worker satisfaction and supply chain issues.
You will learn tools to help your company address these issues intelligently.

The class ends with an assignment to set a science-based carbon reduction target for a small company.  Tis is absolutely cutting edge material.  Only about 300 companies in the whole world are doing this as of July 2017.  You could put your company in the elite group!

With the knowledge and tools you have acquired from the 3 classes in this specialization you are well on your way to making a difference in your company, and making the future brighter for everyone.

Thank you for being part of this program!

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Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Coursera Labs

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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John Byrd

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Managing for Sustainable & Finance

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Kenneth Bettenhausen
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Climate and Carbon Footprinting

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 55 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Context-Based Sustainability and Science-Based Targets

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 35 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Water and Energy

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 49 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Workplace and Community Issues

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 40 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS: BIG ISSUES, BIG CHANGES

by SAOct 3, 2020

Nice articulated course. The review system is kinda confusing and it should be mentioned clearly

by UCSep 18, 2021

The course as well as the full specialization is top notch, i am a sustainability senior professional and i can assure this course is so up to date and practical.

by SDFeb 17, 2023

It was a very detailed course, full of real-world and industry case studies. Highly recommended.

by EMApr 30, 2020

Happy to do this course, it will help me to establish the steps towards sustainability in my own company

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About the Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization

About the course

This specialization is for anyone who would like to improve how their company or organization impacts the environment, people and communities. We will introduce you to some of the key concepts and tools of sustainable business, then teach you how to be an effective change agent. By the end of the specialization you will have the skills to create an effective sustainability proposal and know who you have to convince, and what they need to be convinced. The Classes Class 1: First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability Identifying a good first project, writing an effective proposal, financial analysis & sustainable thinking. Class 2: More on Change and Sustainability Implementing change, green design, sustainability reporting, examples from practitioners/ Class 3: Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes Climate change, carbon footprinting, Context-based sustainability and science-based targets, water and energy, workplace sustainability issues, and supply chain impacts. Class 4: Comprehensive Case The capstone class haps you put all the pieces together as you produce a complete proposal for change! This proposal can be based on a case we have written or for your organization, or both.

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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
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