This course explores foundational sustainability concepts, including the economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Learners will explore key frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, and examine the impact of climate change on business operations. The course also covers carbon management, circular economy principles, and systems thinking to integrate sustainable practices into business strategies.
Introduction to Corporate Sustainability
Introduction to Corporate Sustainability
This course is part of Sustainability for Business Specialization
Instructor: Joel Hartter
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What you'll learn
Analyze the impact of climate change on business operations and corporate responses, including cost implications and regulatory compliance.
Evaluate carbon management strategies and circular economy principles, and their benefits for sustainable business operations.
Integrate systems thinking approaches into business strategies to promote decision-making processes.
Skills you'll gain
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainability Reporting
- Sustainable Business
- Communication Strategies
- Sustainable Development
- Business Risk Management
- Compliance Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Business Ethics
- Environment and Resource Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Systems Thinking
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This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts, frameworks, and historical milestones that have shaped modern sustainability practices. Through a chronological exploration of sustainability's evolution, students will gain insights into the shift from environmental awareness to corporate responsibility, understand the essential pillars of sustainability, and learn how frameworks like the Triple Bottom Line have influenced business strategies. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to contextualize sustainability in a corporate setting, recognize its multi-dimensional nature, and apply core concepts in their own organizations.
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This module examines the connection between climate change and corporate responsibility, equipping learners with a foundational understanding of climate science, the impacts of climate change on business, and strategic responses for sustainability. Learners will explore how companies manage risks, address opportunities, and commit to long-term goals like carbon neutrality and net zero.
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This module introduces key frameworks and strategies that guide corporate sustainability efforts, providing learners with the tools to assess and implement impactful sustainability practices. By examining global standards, understanding frameworks like ESG and CSR, and exploring circular economy principles, learners will develop a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability into their organizations. This module equips learners to make strategic, informed decisions that align with both regulatory expectations and organizational goals.
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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025
Very good Course for learning sustainable business Practices
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