Sustainable Business Development
In this 6-hour course you will learn about approaches to sustainable development, the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and triple bottom line (social, economic, and environmental sustainability), the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the circular economy.
Skills / Knowledge
- Describe the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Describe the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Identify actions your business can take toward implementing the 2030 Agenda
- Apply principles of sustainable development to your business
- Differentiate between corporate social responsibility and triple bottom line
- Identify key strategies of corporate social responsibility
- Identify the principles of a circular economy and apply the principles of a circular economy to your business
- Identify networks and resources with which you can network and partner to take action toward being a more sustainable business