Course Description

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.

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 report 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.