University of Colorado Boulder
Sustainability for Business Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Sustainability for Business Specialization

Drive Sustainability and Impact in Your Business. Learn strategies and tools to implement sustainable practices, engage stakeholders, and create lasting impact in your business.

Joel Hartter

Instructor: Joel Hartter

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(16 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Develop sustainable business strategies.

  • Describe and apply core principles of sustainability.

  • Interpret and communicate sustainability.

  • Analyze stakeholder engagement approaches.

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Taught in English
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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the impact of climate change on business operations and corporate responses, including cost implications and regulatory compliance.

  • Evaluate carbon management strategies and circular economy principles, and their benefits for sustainable business operations.

  • Integrate systems thinking approaches into business strategies to promote decision-making processes.

Skills you'll gain

Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Compliance Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Communication Strategies, and Environment and Resource Management

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the business case for sustainability, including cost-benefit analysis, long-term financial benefits, and overcoming resistance to change.

  • Understand and explain the development of sustainability strategies, aligning them with brand maturity and industry context.

  • Identify effective stakeholder engagement techniques that address greenwashing and foster a culture of sustainability within an organization.

Skills you'll gain

Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Employee Engagement, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Business Operations, Culture, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Resource Utilization, Procurement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Innovation, and Systems Thinking

What you'll learn

  • Analyze strategies for embedding sustainability into core business operations, including long-term strategic planning and preventing greenwashing.

  • Evaluate policy advocacy techniques and community partnerships to enhance sustainability initiatives.

  • Identify key metrics and indicators used in sustainability performance and reporting.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Partnership, Systems Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Human Capital, Sustainable Business, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Brand Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, and Business Strategies

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Joel Hartter
University of Colorado Boulder
6 Courses20,135 learners

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