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Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado System
  • Offered by

About

This is class 3 in the MOOC specialization, Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent. This class looks at the big issues companies are fixing - climate change, water, worker satisfaction and supply chain issues. You will learn tools to help your company address these issues intelligently. The class ends with an assignment to set a science-based carbon reduction target for a small company. Tis is absolutely cutting edge material. Only about 300 companies in the whole world are doing this as of July 2017. You could put your company in the elite group! With the knowledge and tools you have acquired from the 3 classes in this specialization you are well on your way to making a difference in your company, and making the future brighter for everyone. Thank you for being part of this program!

Modules

Climate and Carbon

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Climate and Carbon Footprinting

2 Discussions

  • State of the World Discussion
  • Evidence of Climate Change

5 Videos

  • Lesson 1: State of the World
  • Lesson 2: Climate change in 4 Numbers
  • Lesson 3: Carbon Footprinting - GWPs and Scopes
  • Lesson 4: Carbon Footprinting Example - Paradise Slice Pizza
  • Christina Volpi - Denver Zoo Carbon Footprint

3 Readings

  • Welcome to Class 3 (Start Here)
  • Readings and Resources
  • Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!

Context-Based Sustainability & Science-Based Targets

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

  • Context, Internal Carbon Pricing, and Climate Policies

1 Discussions

  • Reducing your personal carbon footprint

4 Videos

  • Lesson 1: Context-Based Sustainability - Climate Change
  • Lesson 2: Climate Policies - Cap-And-Trade
  • Lesson 3: Climate Policies - Carbon Tax
  • Lesson 4: Putting an Internal Price on Carbon

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Water and Energy

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Water and Renewable Energy

2 Discussions

  • Water as a Human Right
  • Renewable Energy: Beyond Wind and Solar

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Water Issues
  • Lesson 2: Water Disclosure
  • Lesson 3: Water Risk and Disclosure
  • Rich Donley - West Building Solar and Boilers
  • Ray Pierotti - Mr. LED! La Plata Electric Association Lighting Specialist

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Sustainability and Employees

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Workplace and Community Quiz

1 Discussions

  • What is your ideal job/workplace?

4 Videos

  • Lesson 1: Employee Friendly Workplaces
  • Lesson 2: Employee Benefits
  • Liliana Tenney - Workplace Health and Sustainability
  • Beth Drum - Alpine Bank on Work-Life Balance

2 Readings

  • Workplace Resources
  • Workplace Readings and Resources

Supply Chain Impacts

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Supply Chain Impacts Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Post more supply chain impacts
  • Discussion on improving recycling

5 Videos

  • Lesson 1: What Are The Big Supply Chain Issues?
  • Lesson 2: The Circular Economy
  • Christie Zimmerman - Natural Grocers Procurement
  • Steve Bernard - Supply Chain
  • Mike Harper - An overview of sustainable supply chains

1 Readings

  • Supply Chain Readings

Peer Reviewed Assignment

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Natural Blush Peer-Reviewed Carbon Targets

1 Discussions

  • Science-Based Carbon Reduction Target Discussion

5 Videos

  • Science-Based Target Lecture Part 1
  • Science-Based Target Lecture Part 2
  • Science-Based Target Lecture Part 3
  • Science-Based Target Lecture Part 4
  • Science-Based Target Lecture Part 5

4 Readings

  • Setting a Science-Based Sustainability Target Assignment (Start Here)
  • Natural Blush Science-Based Target Case
  • A Note on Setting Science-Based Carbon Reduction Targets
  • Science-Based Target Initiative Verification Criteria

Auto Summary

Unlock the potential for meaningful change with "Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes," a foundational course designed for aspiring business leaders and change agents. This course, part of Coursera's "Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent" specialization, delves into the critical challenges faced by modern companies, including climate change, water management, worker satisfaction, and supply chain sustainability. Guided by industry experts, you'll gain practical tools and strategies to address these pressing issues within your organization. The course culminates in a hands-on assignment where you'll set a science-based carbon reduction target for a small company, positioning your business among the elite few globally committed to such advanced sustainability practices. Spanning 720 minutes, this engaging and informative course offers both Starter and Professional subscription options, making it accessible to a broad audience. Whether you're just beginning your journey in sustainable business practices or looking to deepen your expertise, this course provides invaluable insights and practical skills to drive impactful change. Join us and be part of a transformative movement towards a sustainable future!

John Byrd
Instructors

John Byrd

Kenneth Bettenhausen
Instructors

Kenneth Bettenhausen