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- Level Foundation
- Duration 5 hours
- Course by Copenhagen Business School
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Sometimes when we say we work with sustainable fashion people look at us like... "Mmmm, is it really possible for something like fashion to be sustainable?" And let's face it, people are right being suspicious. If anything the fashion industry has become increasingly unsustainable over the last decades, using more and more natural resources and creating more and more waste. In this course, we provide an overview of business model theory and discuss business models as essential tools in the transformation towards more sustainable businesses. Throughout the course, we will use business model theory as a foundation to look at how real-world fashion brands are adopting more sustainable ways of doing business. We will provide you with a rich opportunity to examine their efforts and consider strategies for your own organisation. Hopefully, you can also enlighten us with some local examples in your own countries for us to discover together new ways of dealing with sustainability. By the end of the course, you have an understanding of the overall challenges and potential solutions for businesses to become more sustainable. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities of implementing circular business models and we will introduce various tools that companies use to measure and report about sustainability. You will be able to think about business model theory in new ways and apply strategies to manage business model innovation towards sustainable practices. This is a very exciting time to be working in the fashion industry, so let's get started!Modules
Is Sustainability a Unicorn?
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Is Sustainability a Unicorn?
The State of Affairs
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- A View From the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019
- The SocioLog.dx Experience: A Global Expert Study on Sustainable Fashion
Who are We? Who are You?
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Who are You?
1
Readings
- Meet Ana, Esben and Kirsti
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Fashion, More than Garments
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- So... how does this industry work?
1
Videos
- More than Garments
What is sustainability?
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Sus... Sus... Sustainability!
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Videos
- A Sustainable Mess
Business Model Theory
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Did you say models?
1
Videos
- Business Model Theory
We are in trouble...
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Challenges for the fashion Industry
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
A Forest of Options
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- A Forest of Options
1
Videos
- A Forest of Options
Sustainable Business Model Theory
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Business Models
1
Videos
- Sustainable Business Model Theory
RESTART: Why Sustainable Business Model Innovation?
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
Towards business models for sustainability
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Interview: Elena Salcedo, IED Istituto Europeo di Design
- Sourcing House
- Sassy LAB
What are some of the Challenges and Opportunities
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Sustainable Business Models
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Circular Fashion
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Circular Fashion
1
Videos
- Circular Fashion
Circular Challenges
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Circular Challenges
1
Videos
- Circular Challenges
RESTART: The Circular Rather than the Linear Economy
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- The Circular Rather than the Linear Economy
Interview: Kerli Kant Hvass
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- New Video
Brands Going Circular
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Brands Going Circular
- Lease A Jeans, MUD Jeans
Find your own circular brand
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Circular Brands
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Challenges and Opportunities in Materials
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3
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- About materials and sustainability
3
Videos
- Sustainable materials
- New materials and partnerships, Video 1
- New Video
Interview: Ingun Klepp
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Interview: Ingun Klepp
Interview: ECOALF
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Interview: ECOALF
Towards a sustainable clothing culture
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Towards a sustainable clothing culture
The Role of Materials
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- New Discussion Prompt
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Approaches to Sustainability
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Approaches to Sustainability
1
Videos
- Approaches to Sustainability
Sustainable Startups
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2
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Sustainable Startups
2
Videos
- Sustainable Startups
- Interview: Elisabeth Stray Pedersen - ESP
The Big Brands
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- The Big Brands
1
Videos
- The Big Brands
Sustainability and data
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Interview: BCome
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Fashion Tensions
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Sustainability and Tensions
1
Videos
- Fashion Tensions
RESTART: Alliances Rather than Solo-Runs
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Alliances Rather than Solo-Runs
Partnerships for Sustainability
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2
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Cross Sector Partnerships
2
Videos
- Lori Devito on Sustainable Partnerships
- Sustainable Partnerships
Brands, You Have to Team Up!
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Brands, You Have to Team Up
1
Videos
- Brands, You Have to Team Up!
What partnerships do you know?
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Discussion
1
Discussions
- What Partnerships do You Know?
Additional Resources
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- If you want to know more
Case Study
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Case Study
Auto Summary
Discover the transformative potential of the fashion industry with the "Sustainable Fashion" course, designed for those passionate about merging style with sustainability. This foundational program focuses on the intersection of business model theory and sustainable practices within the fashion sector, providing vital insights into how brands can evolve towards eco-friendly operations. Guided by experienced instructors on the Coursera platform, this comprehensive course spans 300 minutes, offering an in-depth exploration into the challenges and innovative solutions for achieving sustainability in fashion. Learners will engage with real-world case studies of fashion brands pioneering sustainable business models and will be equipped with practical tools to measure and report sustainability efforts. Perfect for professionals in business and management, as well as fashion enthusiasts eager to make a positive impact, this course opens up new perspectives on business model innovation and sustainable practices. Subscribe under the Starter plan to begin your journey towards a more sustainable future in fashion. Join us in this exciting transformation and become a part of the solution!
Kirsti Reitan Andersen
Ana Lucia Diaz Schiavon
Esben Rahbek Gjerdrum Pedersen