Sustainable Business Practices

Instructor: Joel Hartter

Beginner Level • 7 hours to complete Recommended experience • Flexible Schedule

What You'll Learn

  • Analyze the business case for sustainability, including cost-benefit analysis, long-term financial benefits, and overcoming resistance to change.
  • Understand and explain the development of sustainability strategies, aligning them with brand maturity and industry context.
  • Identify effective stakeholder engagement techniques that address greenwashing and foster a culture of sustainability within an organization.

Skills You'll Gain

Culture Transformation
Sustainability Reporting
Business Transformation
Employee Engagement
Innovation
Business Strategy
Corporate Sustainability
Communication Strategies
Strategic communication
Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Waste Minimization
Business Operations
Procurement
Operational Efficiency
Supply Chain
Resource Utilization
Stakeholder Engagement

Shareable Certificate

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Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 3 modules in this course

This module provides a strategic framework for understanding and communicating the value of sustainability in business. Learners will explore the financial, operational, and strategic benefits that sustainability brings, both internally and externally. By examining methods for engaging leadership, developing effective strategies, and implementing sustainability initiatives, learners will gain the skills to align sustainability with core business goals and drive meaningful change within their organizations.

This module equips learners with the skills to identify, engage, and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders essential for advancing sustainability initiatives. From foundational principles of stakeholder engagement to practical approaches for fostering a culture of sustainability, learners will gain insights into strategies that encourage collaboration, build trust, and align organizational values with sustainable practices. Through mapping techniques, engagement tactics, and cultural frameworks, this module prepares learners to drive sustainable change within and beyond their organizations.

This module equips learners with strategies and practices for building sustainable operations across key areas of business impact. From managing carbon footprints and energy use to conserving water, reducing waste, and implementing sustainable supply chains, this module emphasizes practical approaches that drive efficiency and environmental stewardship. Learners will gain insights into lifecycle thinking and effective resource management, preparing them to lead sustainable transformations within their organizations.