Sustainability is a complex, ever-changing, somewhat overwhelming, but unarguably critical topic in business today. In this course, written by a Loyola University expert faculty member, you will get an overview of sustainability and its history. The course will review many of the sustainability reporting tools and frameworks, and will help you discern the best one(s) to utilize according to the industry you are working in. You will be keyed into the recent hottest topics in sustainability, and will be equipped with the best sources to continuously stay up-to-date in this frequently evolving field. Change management strategies will be provided for you to implement change in your business to move toward greater sustainability as a whole. Choosing to be more sustainable in business practices is not a cheap commitment, but a decision very worth making. This course will equip you with all that you need to make changes to be more focused on the planet, the people, and the profit, which are the focal points of a truly successful business.
Completion Time
3 hours
Access Time
90 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learners will be able to...
- Recognize and explain key sustainability management terms and principles.
- Understand the various frameworks and tools available to help measure and reports sustainability.
- Locate and access credible information about emerging initiatives in sustainable practices and strategy to help prepare for future developments.
- Develop methods to encourage an organizational culture shift toward greater acceptance of a sustainable business plan.
- Examine how the emerging initiatives affect your business operations.
- Predict and prepare for future developments in sustainability management.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
Other:
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
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