Sustainability: Business Strategy

Learn about key sustainability issues and their strategic implications.

What you’ll learn
Understand global sustainability issues.
Increase your knowledge of UN sustainable development goals.
Learn what business leaders are doing about sustainability.
Understand the strategic challenges and responses by the Board.
Learn about sustainability in strategic planning.

Requirements
A desire to learn about sustainability issues impacting our world!

Description
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, sustainability has emerged as a non-negotiable priority for businesses worldwide. It is no longer a mere buzzword; it’s a fundamental component of successful business strategy. To effectively integrate sustainability into business strategies, employees and management must possess a deep understanding of its principles and implications. They need to grasp how sustainability issues, such as climate change, resource scarcity, social inequality, and ethical business practices, can impact every aspect of the organization—from operations and supply chain management to brand reputation and stakeholder relations.This is where our course on sustainability and strategy is useful. Designed for both frontline employees and senior executives, the course provides comprehensive insights into key sustainability issues shaping today’s business landscape. Participants will learn about the UN global goals, a recognized framework for addressing global challenges. They will learn about global sustainability issues and explore strategic responses available to address them.Furthermore, the course offers valuable insights into how CEOs perceive sustainability and what they expect from policymakers. Taking this course is essential for anyone committed to driving meaningful change within their organization and contributing to a more sustainable world. Join us on this transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.

Overview
Section 1: Course Preview

Lecture 1 Course preview

Section 2: Module 1

Lecture 2 The Big Picture.

Lecture 3 Climate Change.

Lecture 4 Population Growth.

Lecture 5 Income inequality.

Section 3: Module 2

Lecture 6 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Lecture 7 Business Leadership in Sustainability.

Section 4: Module 3

Lecture 8 State of Sustainable Businesses.

Lecture 9 CEO views on sustainability.

Section 5: Module 4

Lecture 10 Strategic issues for the Board.

Lecture 11 Strategic responses by the Board.

Section 6: Sustainability in Strategic Planning.

Lecture 12 How to incorporate sustainability in strategic planning.

Section 7: Final Assignment (Optional)

Managers and employees wishing to increase their knowledge of global sustainability issues and their impacts on business and society.