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
- Communication Strategies
- Supply Chain Management
- Climate Change Programs
- Environmental Issue
- Business Risk Management
- Environment and Resource Management
- Sustainability Reporting
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Corporate Strategy
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainability Standards
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Systems Thinking
- Business Ethics
- Sustainable Business
- Operational Risk
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Systems
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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025
Very good Course for learning sustainable business Practices




