Sustainability Basics

Norwegian
SLM 8001
0 Credits

Introduction

The world is facing major sustainability challenges. Companies have a major role in contributing to sustainable development. This is associated to new challenges and opportunities. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a framework for what the wordl shoud achieve by 2030. But, in practice, what do these goals mean your companies and other stakeholders? This is the focus of this course. Key concepts and frameworks for sustainability, and the practical model for introducing sustainability in daily operations, will be addressed.

Course content

The candidate shall have acquired insight and skills within

What sustainability means for companies
Introduction to the UN's sustainability goals and how to apply these in the company
Model for introducing sustainability in the company Opportunities and challenges in sustainability
Some key regulations related to sustainability

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