Online Class: Sustainable Development for Business

This course looks at sustainable development as it applies to business, and how it can be integrated into existing business practices.

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  • 17
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  • 107
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 

Course Description

Pioneering a New Era: Sustainable Development in Business

In the ever-evolving tapestry of the business world, the ability to adapt and innovate is not merely a luxury but a necessity. For companies navigating these tumultuous waters, the challenges are multifaceted. Often, the struggles aren't just about keeping pace with market demands or circumventing financial hurdles. A more profound question looms: Are we leaving a lasting, positive legacy, or merely fleeting footprints destined to fade?

Today's global business landscape demands more than just agile strategies and robust financial planning. An increasing number of enterprises are awakening to a pivotal realization: The age-old paradigms of business adaptation are undergoing a seismic shift. Beyond profit margins and product quality, there's a pressing call to introspect on a business's holistic impact. It's not just about the here and now; it's about sculpting a sustainable future for the coming generations.

Delve into this course, and uncover the profound significance of sustainable development in the world of business. We're not just talking about green initiatives or corporate social responsibility in isolation. We're delving deep into the intricate weave of sustainability, examining its multifaceted dimensions and how they intersect with the essence of modern business.

Kickstart your journey with an insightful introduction to the very ethos of sustainability. Discover its multifaceted realms, from ecological footprints to social responsibilities. Unearth the transformative potential of integrating sustainable practices, not as an afterthought, but as a core business strategy. Through this course, we aim to inspire a paradigm shift: from businesses that merely exist to enterprises that thrive, innovate, and rejuvenate our world. Embrace the future of business, where success isn't just measured by financial growth, but by the positive legacy we etch on the sands of time.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: An Introduction to Sustainable Development Within Business

Change and adaptation are requirements of survival in the business world that many companies fail to meet. It is not because they do not want to change or that they necessarily fail to act in time-although that is a possibility that all businesses should keep in mind Additional lesson topics: Sustainable Development; The Inevitability of Sustainability Politics, Technology and Management; The Definition of Sustainable Business Practices; The Politics of Sustainability; What Is Sustainable Development and Why Does It Matter?; The Three Pillars Of Sustainability; The Several Pillars of Corporate Sustainability 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: My Interest in Sustainable Business Development...
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Terminology of Sustainable Development

As sustainability can be a rather complex concept that encompasses a variety of areas, it is not uncommon for someone to struggle to understand what is all involved with it. The application of sustainable development into different areas of society often shifts the focus and factors involved. Additional lesson topics: Sustainable Land Management; What Are Climate and Climate Change?; Organic 101: What The USDA Organic Label Means; What Are Carbon Emissions And Why Do They Matter? ; What Is Climate Change?; What Does Organic Mean?; Biodiversity and Human Well-being; Greenwashing; What Is A Carbon Footprint?; Preventing Overshoot and Collapse: Managing The Earth’s Resources 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: History of Sustainable Development

Developing an understanding of something often requires looking at how it came to be and how it has evolved over time. History is often one of the best ways to learn about something, and it can help put it into perspective. Additional lesson topics: The 200-Year History Of American Employee Rights; An Oral History of An Inconvenient Truth; The Story of Silent Spring; The World Meteorological Organization in a Changing World; First Direct Proof of Ozone Hole Recovery Due to Chemical Ban; Backgrounder on the Three Mile Island Accident; The Limits to Growth; KP Introduction; What is the WTO?; Arab Spring; Global Warming Controversy; The First American Settlers Cut Down Millions Of Trees to Deliberately Engi; How A Burning River Helped Create The Clean Water Act; Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill of ; World of Change: Antarctic Ozone Hole; The Gruesome Amoco Cadis Oil Spill Incident; Environmental Defense Fund EDF ; SD Timeline PDF ; Understanding the Controversy and Science of GMOs; Industrial Revolution; Sustainability and the EPA, Chapter 2: History of Sustainability 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Misconceptions About Sustainable Development

Regardless of how much information there is about a particular topic, it is not uncommon for misinformation and misconceptions to still be paraded as fact. Often, this can negatively impact how the public views that topic and their support of it. Additional lesson topics: The Seven Myths Of Sustainability; Capitalism v Environment: Can Greed Ever Be Green?; Let’s Be Honest: Real Sustainability May Not Make Business Sense; Common Myths About ‘Sustainability’; Three Misconceptions About Environmental Sustainability In Higher Ed; Myths About Sustainability; What Are The Most Common Misconceptions About Sustainability? 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Benefits and Advantages to Business

Knowing about something and what it can entail is not always enough for a person to form an opinion about it. There is often more that they would like to know into order to make a formal decision on whether or not it is something that they should direct their attention to. Additional lesson topics: Benefits of Becoming a Sustainable Business; More Reasons Companies Should Care About Sustainability; Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing; Business Benefits of Sustainability; The Business Benefits of Sustainability; Environmental Law Violations; Effects of Sustainability on Stakeholders; What Are The Benefits Of Going Green For A Business?; The Business Benefits of Sustainability Partnerships; Energy.gov Tax Credits, Rebates and Savings 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Obstacles and Disadvantages to Business

Nothing is really perfect, even the things that seem like there's nothing that can ever go wrong with them. There can still be problems that arise no matter how great or beneficial something is. Additional lesson topics: Why You Shouldn’t Have A Sustainability Strategy; Business Risks of Sustainability Marketing; Advantages and Disadvantages of Corporations Going Green; How Can Consumers Find Out If A Corporation Is “Greenwashing” Environmental; The Disadvantages of Going Green For A Corporation; The Troubling Evolution of Corporate Greenwashing; Sustainability Challenges In Business; Ten Reasons Why Businesses Aren’t More Sustainable 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: The Potential Risks for Businesses That Forgo Sustainable Development

As popular as sustainability and sustainable development have become, there are still those in the business world who have not gotten involved. It's possible that they did consider it at one point, but ultimately decided to pass. Additional lesson topics: Renewable Resource; When It Comes to Sustainable Development, The U.S. Is Failing By A Lot ; Sustainability – The Resilient Business Risk; Black Lung: Why Respirators Are Not A Solution; Can You Afford Not Being Sustainable? Part III ; Major Criminal Cases; Environmental Issues That Affect Business; Clean Energy Is Building A New American Workforce; The Drastic Consequences of Unsustainable Development 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: The UN-Sustainable Development Goals

International focus on sustainable development has been around since the United Nation's initial report on the subject. Since then, the UN has included sustainability in their global efforts in some way. Additional lesson topics: UN – Gender Equality; Paris Agreement Signing Ceremony; UN – Affordable and Clean Energy; UN – Sustainable Cities and Communities; UN – Clean Water and Sanitation; UN – Decent Work and Economic Growth; UN – Reduced Inequalities; UN – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; UN – Responsible Consumption and Production 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Environmental Sustainability

Lesson 9 Addressing sustainable development within business sometimes require taking an in depth look at certain areas. The three key concepts--environmental, societal, and economic sustainability-can all impact a business in their own unique way. Additional lesson topics: The Business Case For Environmental Sustainability; Desertification; Sustainability Role Models: Why Do We Need Them?; Interesting Facts About Water Pollution That You Should Know; Interesting Facts About Water Pollution; Shocking Facts About Air Pollution; Pollution; Breathtaking Facts About Deforestation; Climate Change: Signs of the Planet’s Deterioration; Introduction to the Importance of Environmental Sustainability; Becoming A Role Model For Sustainability; Deforestation: Facts, Causes and Effects; Air Pollution 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Economic Sustainability

Unlike with environmental sustainability, there are some aspects that people do not associate with sustainable development. Aside from a market built upon sustainable products and services, most people to not think sustainability and the economy have anything in common. Additional lesson topics: Growing A Sustainable Economy; Non-renewable Energy; Sustainability Makes Business Sense; Facts About Global Poverty; Economic Bottom Line; Nonrenewable Resource; Key Steps to A More Sustainable Economy; Poverty 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Social Sustainability

The social elements of sustainable development are some of the most crucial, both in and out of the business world. Social sustainability presents its own set of rules and issues that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to sustainable development within business. Additional lesson topics: Social Sustainability; Human Rights and Sustainability; Sustainability in the Workplace; Sexual Exploitation Law and Legal Definition; What Is Social Sustainability? A Clarification of Concepts; The Triple Bottom Line; Immigration, Poverty, and Socioeconomic Inequality; Leading Companies Demonstrate Social Sustainability Inside and Out; Violence – UNICEF Data; What Is the Difference Between A Human Right and a Civil Right?; Education and Sustainable Development 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Implications of Sustainable Development

Due to its history and the sheer amount of attention that it has received over the years, there are some conclusions that the business world has naturally reached on the subject of sustainable development. Additional lesson topics: Stakeholder Relationships: Key to A Sustainable Enterprise; Business Strategies For Sustainable Development PDF 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Sustainable Development Practices and Strategies

When introducing something new, there are often a particular set of rules in which changes can be made. This provides consistency and helps in avoiding mistakes. However, some concepts are designed to have flexibility in the manner in which they can be implemented and used. Additional lesson topics: What Is Renewable Energy?; How to Start An Office Recycling Program; Best Practices In Sustainability: Ford, Starbucks and More; Examples of Business Sustainability; Key Considerations For A Sustainable Business Strategy; What Makes a Product ENERGY STAR?; Sustainable Business Practices; Starting At The Source: Sustainability In Supply Chains; Sustainable Business Practices Examples – Are You Doing Your Part?; Engaging Employees to Create A Sustainable Business; Recycling At Work 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: Integrating Sustainable Development Into Your Business

Implementing sustainable development into your business involves more than you realize. You cannot simply decide that you or your business is going to be more eco-friendly and just have it magically happen without doing anything to make sure that it will work. Additional lesson topics: Simple Ways Companies Can Integrate Sustainable Development Goals; The Seven Steps to Implementing Change in Business; How to Implement and Manage Successful Change Programs; Steps to Implementing Successful Organizational Change; Five Ways For Businesses to Integrate Sustainable Practice Into Their Opera; Steps to Implementing Change In The Workplace 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15: Marketing with Sustainable Development

There are parts of the business that you might not take into consideration when implementing sustainable development practices. If implementation and integration were done successfully, then there should be noticeable changes made to how the business operates. Additional lesson topics: Why Transparency In Marketing Is Key For The Customer Experience; Organic Labeling Standards; Tips to Avoid Greenwashing; Types Of Sustainability Marketing Tactics Corporate Execs Need to Understan; Short Guide: What Is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It; Organic Labeling; What Is Sustainable Marketing?; The Evolving Relationship Between Sustainability and Marketing 99 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
239
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Determine what sustainable development within business means.
  • Describe the terminology of sustainable development.
  • Summarize history of sustainable development.
  • Identify misconceptions about sustainable development.
  • Identify benefits and advantages to business.
  • Describe obstacles and disadvantages to business.
  • Describe the potential risks for businesses that forgo sustainable development.
  • Describe the un-sustainable development goals.
  • Describe environmental sustainability.
  • Describe economic sustainability.
  • Describe social sustainability.
  • Describe implications of sustainable development.
  • Describe methods for integrating sustainable development into your business.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Sustainable Development for Business
Course Number: 9770575
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (56 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: August 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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