中The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.
The ABC of sustainability
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Understanding sustainability, learning about the use of natural resources and forming opinions about social and environmental issues.
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7 项作业
授课语言：英语（English）
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该课程共有4个模块
This module introduces the definitions of sustainability within a global context of permanent change affecting the current and future generations. The international sustainability reference frameworks are also presented.
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8个视频17篇阅读材料2个作业
Stakeholders are key to the sustainability of organizations. Throughout this module we’ll seek to understand the role of each of them and their expectations when it comes to creating economic, social and environmental value in the short, mid and long terms. We’ll also explore the concepts and definitions of the first sustainability pillar: “Environment”.
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13个视频15篇阅读材料2个作业
In this module we’ll learn some concepts related to the other two sustainability pillars: “Economic” and “Social”. The concept of inclusive and population growth within the framework of limited resources will be further explored. Human rights, gender equality and the relationship between the socio-economic SDGs and sustainable development will be covered in a cross-cutting manner.
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4个视频11篇阅读材料2个作业
In this final module we’ll examine the tools available for measuring and reporting sustainability. We’ll also summarize the previous modules to pool some conclusions and a vision of the global sustainability trends for the forthcoming decades of the 21st century.
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3个视频9篇阅读材料1个作业
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PB
5
已于 Aug 1, 2024审阅
Thank you. I understood some of the basics what does it mean sustainable practices.
AD
5
已于 Apr 5, 2023审阅
Its a wonderful course that actually teaches you ABC of Sustainability.
AW
5
已于 Mar 22, 2025审阅
Very concise overview over a complex topic! Both the videos and texts/infographics give insight into different crucial topics of the broad theme
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