Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Learn how businesses can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals while maintaining profitability.
Learn how businesses can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals while maintaining profitability.
This course explores the role of businesses in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, covering topics such as climate action, sustainable cities, and partnerships for the goals.
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What you'll learn
Understand the SDGs and their importance for business and society
Develop a critical and positive attitude towards the SDGs
Identify interconnections between SDGs and challenges in achieving them
Understand the role of business in transitioning to sustainable development
Evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies in contributing to the SDGs
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of how businesses can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It covers various aspects of sustainable development, including environmental protection, social equality, and economic growth, with a focus on practical business applications.
Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Biosphere
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Society I
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Society II
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Economy
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Partnerships
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Systems Thinking
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Pioneering Research in Sustainability Management
Dr. Amanda Williams is a senior researcher in the Group for Sustainability and Technology (SusTec) at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich. She earned her PhD from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and is currently a fellow in the Governing Responsible Business Research Environment at Copenhagen Business School. Her research interests lie at the intersection of sustainability management and social-ecological systems, focusing on how organizations comprehend global sustainability challenges and devise corporate sustainability strategies that align with international targets. Dr. Williams employs a systems theory perspective and utilizes qualitative research methods in her work. She has collaborated with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) as an associate on the Redefining Value team, contributing to the SDG Compass, which serves as a guide for businesses aiming to take action towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Pioneering Research in Consumer Behavior at Erasmus University
Dr. Anne-Kathrin Klesse serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands. With a PhD from Maastricht University, her research focuses on consumer judgment and decision-making processes. She aims to understand how to effectively nudge consumers towards making "better" decisions, such as saving money, adopting healthier eating habits, and choosing sustainable consumption options. Her findings have been published in several leading academic journals, including the Journal of Consumer Research. In recognition of her innovative work, she was awarded the esteemed VENI grant in 2015 for her research on the impact of expression modalities on consumer choice and judgment.
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