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Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by University of London
  • Offered by

About

We are surrounded by so much discussion of sustainability that it can sometimes become overwhelming. Important questions include: What role can business have in ensuring the sustainability of the planet? How should business work with society to preserve the environment? These questions will be answered in this course as we explore the meaning of sustainability and its impact on modern organisations as they move to circular ideas to reduce waste, increase recycling and become fit for our modern society. In the course you will not only learn about the role of business in sustainability, but also your own personal contribution. In addition to environmental issues we will also reflect on how employees are pressuring firms to see themselves as a positive part of the wider society. The specific topics we will cover include: Paris Climate Accord, Carbon Footprint, the circular economy, reverse logistics, recycling strategies, right to repair, Corporate Social Responsibility, Bottom of the Pyramid and developing economies, and fair trade business models. By the end of the course, your understanding of sustainability and business's relationship with society will have increased considerably. You will develop new skills in research and analysis and will have lots of new ideas to take away with you and apply in your own organisation and your own working life.

Modules

Lesson 1: Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity - Carbon footprint

1 Videos

  • Course introduction

2 Readings

  • Start your study journal
  • Activity - What is climate change and the Paris Accord?

Lesson 2: Sustainability

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Activity - Food miles

Lesson 3: Circular economy

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sustainability and circular economy

1 Discussions

  • Leading firms in the circular economy

2 Readings

  • Video - Circular economy
  • Week 1 summary

Lesson 1: Circular versus linear economy

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Reverse logistics

2 Readings

  • Week 2 introduction
  • Activity - Rheaply case study

Lesson 2: Recycling

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Nespresso recycling case study

1 Videos

  • The problems of reverse logistics

1 Readings

  • Video - China is killing recycling

Lesson 3: Recycling legislation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Recycling and reverse logistics

1 Discussions

  • Activity - New regulations, right to repair case study

1 Videos

  • Growing green legislation

1 Readings

  • Week 2 summary

Lesson 1: Defining CSR

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Activity - What is included in CSR?
  • Activity - CSR in India during COVID-19

1 Readings

  • Week 3 introduction

Lesson 2: Measuring CSR

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Activity -  Performance comparison

Lesson 3: Bottom of the tree

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Sainsbury’s turns its back on Fairtrade

1 Discussions

  • Activity - Certification systems

2 Videos

  • Bottom of the pyramid
  • Course summary

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Discover "Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy," a foundational course designed for business professionals and sustainability enthusiasts. Led by Coursera, this course delves into how businesses can collaborate with society to promote environmental sustainability. Key topics include the Paris Climate Accord, Carbon Footprint, circular economy, recycling strategies, Corporate Social Responsibility, and fair trade models. Over 900 minutes, enhance your research and analytical skills while exploring how to reduce waste and foster a sustainable future. Available through a Starter subscription, this course is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact on the planet and their organizations.

Alan Pilkington
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Alan Pilkington