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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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: The Politics of Sustainability; The Inevitability of Sustainability Politics, Technology and Management; Sustainable Development; The Several Pillars of Corporate Sustainability; The Definition of Sustainable Business Practices; The Three Pillars Of Sustainability; What Is Sustainable Development and Why Does It Matter? 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: What Is Climate Change?; Preventing Overshoot and Collapse: Managing The Earth’s Resources; What Are Carbon Emissions And Why Do They Matter? ; What Does Organic Mean?; What Are Climate and Climate Change?; Greenwashing; Biodiversity and Human Well-being; Sustainable Land Management; What Is A Carbon Footprint?; Organic 101: What The USDA Organic Label Means 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: How A Burning River Helped Create The Clean Water Act; What is the WTO?; Understanding the Controversy and Science of GMOs; The 200-Year History Of American Employee Rights; World of Change: Antarctic Ozone Hole; KP Introduction; SD Timeline PDF ; Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill of ; First Direct Proof of Ozone Hole Recovery Due to Chemical Ban; The First American Settlers Cut Down Millions Of Trees to Deliberately Engi; The World Meteorological Organization in a Changing World; Backgrounder on the Three Mile Island Accident; The Story of Silent Spring; Industrial Revolution; An Oral History of An Inconvenient Truth; The Limits to Growth; Environmental Defense Fund EDF ; Sustainability and the EPA, Chapter 2: History of Sustainability; Global Warming Controversy; The Gruesome Amoco Cadis Oil Spill Incident; Arab Spring 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: Let’s Be Honest: Real Sustainability May Not Make Business Sense; The Seven Myths Of Sustainability; Three Misconceptions About Environmental Sustainability In Higher Ed; Myths About Sustainability; Common Myths About ‘Sustainability’; Capitalism v Environment: Can Greed Ever Be Green?; 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: More Reasons Companies Should Care About Sustainability; Effects of Sustainability on Stakeholders; The Business Benefits of Sustainability; Energy.gov Tax Credits, Rebates and Savings; What Are The Benefits Of Going Green For A Business?; Business Benefits of Sustainability; The Business Benefits of Sustainability Partnerships; Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing; Environmental Law Violations; Benefits of Becoming a Sustainable Business 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: The Disadvantages of Going Green For A Corporation; Advantages and Disadvantages of Corporations Going Green; The Troubling Evolution of Corporate Greenwashing; Business Risks of Sustainability Marketing; How Can Consumers Find Out If A Corporation Is “Greenwashing” Environmental; Sustainability Challenges In Business; Why You Shouldn’t Have A Sustainability Strategy; 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: Clean Energy Is Building A New American Workforce; Renewable Resource; When It Comes to Sustainable Development, The U.S. Is Failing By A Lot ; Can You Afford Not Being Sustainable? Part III ; Major Criminal Cases; Sustainability – The Resilient Business Risk; The Drastic Consequences of Unsustainable Development; Environmental Issues That Affect Business; Black Lung: Why Respirators Are Not A Solution 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 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; UN – Clean Water and Sanitation; UN – Decent Work and Economic Growth; UN – Responsible Consumption and Production; Paris Agreement Signing Ceremony; UN – Affordable and Clean Energy; UN – Reduced Inequalities; UN – Gender Equality; UN – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 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: Air Pollution; Pollution; Introduction to the Importance of Environmental Sustainability; Becoming A Role Model For Sustainability; Desertification; Breathtaking Facts About Deforestation; Interesting Facts About Water Pollution; Climate Change: Signs of the Planet’s Deterioration; The Business Case For Environmental Sustainability; Deforestation: Facts, Causes and Effects; Interesting Facts About Water Pollution That You Should Know; Shocking Facts About Air Pollution; Sustainability Role Models: Why Do We Need Them? 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: Poverty; Facts About Global Poverty; Nonrenewable Resource; Non-renewable Energy; Sustainability Makes Business Sense; Key Steps to A More Sustainable Economy; Economic Bottom Line; Growing A Sustainable Economy 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: What Is Social Sustainability? A Clarification of Concepts; Education and Sustainable Development; Immigration, Poverty, and Socioeconomic Inequality; Sexual Exploitation Law and Legal Definition; Violence – UNICEF Data; Sustainability in the Workplace; Human Rights and Sustainability; What Is the Difference Between A Human Right and a Civil Right?; Social Sustainability; Leading Companies Demonstrate Social Sustainability Inside and Out; The Triple Bottom Line 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: Key Considerations For A Sustainable Business Strategy; Sustainable Business Practices; How to Start An Office Recycling Program; Sustainable Business Practices Examples – Are You Doing Your Part?; Best Practices In Sustainability: Ford, Starbucks and More; Recycling At Work; What Makes a Product ENERGY STAR?; Examples of Business Sustainability; Starting At The Source: Sustainability In Supply Chains; Engaging Employees to Create A Sustainable Business; What Is Renewable Energy? 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: Steps to Implementing Successful Organizational Change; The Seven Steps to Implementing Change in Business; Simple Ways Companies Can Integrate Sustainable Development Goals; Five Ways For Businesses to Integrate Sustainable Practice Into Their Opera; How to Implement and Manage Successful Change Programs; 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: Short Guide: What Is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It; Why Transparency In Marketing Is Key For The Customer Experience; Tips to Avoid Greenwashing; Organic Labeling Standards; The Evolving Relationship Between Sustainability and Marketing; What Is Sustainable Marketing?; Organic Labeling; Types Of Sustainability Marketing Tactics Corporate Execs Need to Understan 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

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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

Category:

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Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.

Last Updated: May 2024

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

Instructor: Dr. Metodija Stojanovski

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars