Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future

Overview

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Drive meaningful change by integrating sustainability into business strategy. This course explores how companies can adopt sustainable business models to address global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and corporate social responsibility. Learn from real-world case studies, including businesses transitioning to renewable energy and implementing the Triple Layer Business Model Canvas. Whether you're new to sustainability or looking to enhance your expertise, this course equips you with practical tools to create long-term value for businesses and society. Join us and take the first step towards a greener, more sustainable business future. This course offers a glimpse into the University of Leeds' Online MSc in Sustainable Business Leadership, but can also be taken as a standalone learning experience.

Syllabus

Week 1: Introducing and defining sustainability

Welcome to the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. In this course, you’ll consider some of the biggest sustainability issues and challenges facing the planet and become familiar with different models and frameworks for discussing and understanding sustainability and sustainable development. This week you’ll start by exploring definition of sustainability and some approaches to sustainability as a concept. Let’s get started.

Week 2: Sustainability as a business issue

Welcome back to Week 2 of the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. This week, you’ll learn about the role of business in society and the factors influencing how a business approaches sustainability strategies. Let’s get started.

Week 3: Business models for sustainability

Welcome back to Week 3 of the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. This week, you’ll learn about business models which organisations can adopt when developing sustainability approaches. Let’s get started.