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Making the Business Case for Sustainability,
Sustainable Business Practices and the Three Pillars of Sustainability

What you will learn

Understand the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—and their impact on business,

Know the best practices in areas like renewable energy, labor rights, and sustainable finance.

Know how to measuring sustainability performance, stakeholder engagement, legal compliance

Know how to integrate sustainability into business practices.

Description

Sustainability is a concept that has become increasingly significant in our modern world, transcending the realm of environmentalism to encompass a holistic approach to global well-being. At its core, sustainability seeks to address the interrelated challenges of protecting the environment, fostering social equity, and ensuring economic prosperity. These three essential components of sustainability are often referred to as “The Three Pillars of Sustainability” or “The Triple Bottom Line.” This course embarks on an extensive exploration of these three pillars, focusing on their interconnections, the challenges they pose, and the opportunities they present for a more sustainable future.

This university course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in the context of business, focusing on the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic. The course will cover the impact of sustainability on businesses, best practices in areas like renewable energy, labor rights, and sustainable finance, as well as practical elements such as measuring sustainability performance, stakeholder engagement, legal compliance, and integrating sustainability into business strategy. The course will incorporate case studies and actionable steps for improvement.


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This short course is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of sustainability and its implications for business. Focusing on the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—it offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of best practices, practical elements, and actionable steps for businesses to integrate sustainability successfully.

English
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Content

Introduction

Introduction
Course Overview

Defining Sustainability : A comprehensive examination

Defining Sustainability
Test Your Understanding on sustainability

Sustainability as a Core Business Strategy

Sustainability as corporate strategy
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The Three Pillars of Sustainability: A Comprehensive Exploration

The Three Pillars of Sustainability
Test your Understanding of the Three Pillars
Formula 1
Real Business cases on Balancing the 3 pillars

Environmental Sustainability In Business

Environmental Sustainability in Business
Test Your understanding
More challenging questions
Case Study

Social Sustainability in Business

Social Sustainability
Test Your understanding

Economic Sustainability in Business

Economic Sustainability
Test your understanding
Case study

Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance

Measuring and reporting sustainability performance
Sustainability Reporting
Environmental Regulations

Last word

Course Certificate