Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Business Practices
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices Overview of the importance of sustainable business practices and the role of policy frameworks in driving change.
Module #2 Understanding Sustainability Defining sustainability and its relevance to business operations, including the triple bottom line and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Module #3 The Business Case for Sustainability Examining the economic, environmental, and social benefits of adopting sustainable business practices.
Module #4 Policy Frameworks for Sustainability Overview of policy frameworks and their role in promoting sustainable business practices.
Module #5 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In-depth look at the UN SDGs and their relevance to business operations.
Module #6 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Introduction to the GRI framework and its application in sustainability reporting.
Module #7 Integrated Reporting (IR) Understanding the principles and benefits of integrated reporting.
Module #8 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Overview of the SASB framework and its industry-specific standards.
Module #9 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Understanding the TCFD recommendations and their application in climate risk management.
Module #10 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26000 Introduction to the ISO 26000 standard for social responsibility.
Module #11 European Unions (EU) Non-Financial Reporting Directive Overview of the EUs non-financial reporting requirements and implications for business.
Module #12 Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading Understanding the mechanisms and benefits of carbon pricing and emissions trading schemes.
Module #13 Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Examining the role of supply chain management in promoting sustainable business practices.
Module #14 Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Understanding the importance of stakeholder engagement and materiality in sustainability reporting.
Module #15 Sustainable Procurement and Purchasing Best practices for sustainable procurement and purchasing.
Module #16 Circular Economy and Waste Management Introduction to circular economy principles and waste management strategies.
Module #17 Human Rights and Labor Practices Understanding the importance of human rights and labor practices in sustainable business operations.
Module #18 Water and Energy Management Best practices for sustainable water and energy management.
Module #19 Climate Change and Risk Management Understanding climate-related risks and opportunities for business.
Module #20 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Examining the business case for biodiversity and ecosystem services conservation.
Module #21 Sustainable Finance and Investing Introduction to sustainable finance and investing principles and practices.
Module #22 Implementation and Integration of Policy Frameworks Strategies for implementing and integrating policy frameworks in business operations.
Module #23 Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance Best practices for measuring and reporting sustainability performance.
Module #24 Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Business Practices Examining the challenges and opportunities in implementing sustainable business practices.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Business Practices career
