| To apply and promote sustainability practices in
business, we need to understand what it means to be sustainable.
This class explores the origins of sustainability and its role in
support of the environment, society and economy, otherwise known
as people, planet, profit- the "triple bottom line". Discussion
of key concepts and the driving force behind sustainability will
offer practical insight as to how organizations can make the
shift in their efforts to become more sustainable and still be
profitable. Topics include making the business case to become
sustainable, creating sustainability frameworks, adopting
sustainable strategies and tools, and discussion of leading
companies that have implemented successful sustainable
practices. |