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About the course This specialization is for anyone who would like to improve how their company or organization impacts the environment, people and communities. We will introduce you to some of the key concepts and tools of sustainable business, then teach you how to be an effective change agent. By the end of the specialization you will have the skills to create an effective sustainability proposal and know who you have to convince, and what they need to be convinced. The Classes Class 1: First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability Identifying a good first project, writing an effective proposal, financial analysis & sustainable thinking. Class 2: More on Change and Sustainability Implementing change, green design, sustainability reporting, examples from practitioners/ Class 3: Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes Climate change, carbon footprinting, Context-based sustainability and science-based targets, water and energy, workplace sustainability issues, and supply chain impacts. Class 4: Comprehensive Case The capstone class haps you put all the pieces together as you produce a complete proposal for change! This proposal can be based on a case we have written or for your organization, or both.Auto Summary
Enhance your career and drive impactful change with the "Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent" course, offered by Coursera. This professional-level specialization is designed for individuals eager to improve their organization's environmental, social, and community impact. Throughout the course, you'll gain essential knowledge and practical tools to champion sustainable business practices. You'll start by learning how to identify and propose effective sustainability projects, conducting financial analyses, and integrating sustainable thinking into business strategies. As you advance, you'll delve into implementing change, green design, and sustainability reporting, enriched with real-world examples from industry practitioners. The curriculum further explores critical issues such as climate change, carbon footprinting, context-based sustainability, science-based targets, and the impacts on water, energy, workplaces, and supply chains. The capstone project will culminate your learning experience by guiding you to create a comprehensive sustainability proposal, tailored to your organization or based on provided case studies. With flexible subscription options including Starter and Professional, this course is perfect for business professionals committed to leading sustainability initiatives within their organizations. Join us and become a catalyst for sustainable change.
John Byrd
Kenneth Bettenhausen