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.
Skills you'll gain
- Socioeconomics
- Environmental Issue
- Sustainability Reporting
- Finance
- Sustainability Standards
- Economics
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Health Equity
- Stakeholder Management
- Sustainable Business
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Social Justice
- Critical Thinking
- Environment and Resource Management
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Development
- Economic Development
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025
contents are well researched. Subtitiles should be there in English for the videos
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2023
An excellent introduction to Sustainability. In-depth knowledge and up-to-date and current links to relevant reports and resources. Highly recommend this course.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Very educational and informative. A little background on environmental science/economics would help a lot through the course.




