Essentials for Business: Put theory into practice

(This is the online course in the Strategies for Sustainability program.)
In this course, you’ll gain a broad perspective on sustainability – what it is, why business is increasingly integrating sustainability into core strategy, and how companies are capturing associated benefits through risk mitigation and value creation. Using a systems lens, this course enables you to identify leverage points where you can accelerate progress on sustainability whether through supply-chain, product design, operations or stakeholder engagement. You’ll become versed in the language of sustainability and learn practical tools and strategies to increase the impact and performance of your organization, while also enhancing your capacity for transformative leadership and resilience.
Industry guest presenters:
Kate Brandt, Sustainability Officer at Google
Adam Lowry, Co-Founder of Method Products and Ripple Foods
By completing this course, you’ll earn 0.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree. CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to make sustainability an important part of their organization, improve their effectiveness in driving change and innovation, and create impact across scales. No prior background or experience in sustainability needed.
Stanford School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences
Stanford Change Leadership for Sustainability Program