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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There are 4 modules in this course
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 videos17 readings2 assignments
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 videos15 readings2 assignments
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 videos11 readings2 assignments
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 videos9 readings1 assignment
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Reviewed on Dec 26, 2022
Would encourage anyone and everyone to take this course or one similarly structured.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Very educational and informative. A little background on environmental science/economics would help a lot through the course.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025
This is a good introduction to the subject matter, for a beginner as well as to be used as a refresher. The Spanish video conversations were unexpected and a bit annoying for my style of learning
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