Sustainability 101: Make a difference. No Greenwashing

Description

Sustainability is one of the most critical issues facing humanity. We hear about it in the news, meetings, and in interviews, and most of us want to become more sustainable. So, what is it, and what can you do?

The subject is vast, complex, and liable to interpretation. However, in this simple and practical course, we explain clearly what it is, how it is measured, and how you can apply the thinking to your situation.

Module 1: Understanding Sustainability

What it is

Why it is important

Module 2: Sustainable Consumer Behaviour

What is SCB

Module 3: Sustainability Key Terms

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - UN Global Compact - ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

The 6P Good Growth Model: People, Planet, Prosperity, Principles, Profits, Purpose

Module 4: Global Warming Key Terms

Carbon Emission

Scope 1 -2-3 Emission

Science Based Targets: SBT's

Net-Zero Target

Investors Risks: Code Red for Humanity

Module 5: Conclusions

Understanding how all fits together and with the Circular Economy

Audience

• Anyone wishing to develop a strong foundation in understanding sustainability. These include:

  • Professionals

  • Students

  • Consumers

Learning Objectives

1. Understand sustainability as a subject

2. Why sustainability is a real game-changer

3. How to drive sustainability in your organization

4. Understand the risks associated with a new sustainable world

Our Speakers

Edmund Bradford: Edmund is an author, consultant, director, and games designer. He has over 25 years of practical experience designing and implementing strategic initiatives for companies worldwide. He also develops simulations that many universities and businesses use to teach sustainable growth, where he is often seen helping to put the ideas into practice. He is a Teaching Associate at the University of Warwick in the UK and a judge at the various UK and international business awards.

Dr. Pooja Khosla: Dr. Pooja Khosla is a former lecturer in economics at the University of Colorado, USA, and is Executive Vice President of Client & Product Development at Entelligent. She is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in sustainability, ESG, data analysis, predictive modeling, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis. She is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She has a solid international background in finance, academia, statistical analysis, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Colorado Boulder. She is a sought-after speaker at sustainability events and has published many papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.

Dr. Alina Udall: Dr. Alina Udall earned her Ph.D. in sustainable consumer behavior from the University of Bath, is a Sustainability Research Fellow at Newcastle University, and is a Lecturer at Warwick Business School. She has a passion for research in environmental psychology, looking at how to nudge people into pro-environmental action. Her work on how people’s identities affect their pro-environmental behavior won the 2020 Best Paper award in the Journal of Consumer Behaviour. She also works with major brands to help them incorporate sustainability into their R&D, product development, market strategy, and promotional campaigns.

Who this course is for:

• Business Owners
• Board of Directors
• CXO
• Consultants
• Start-Ups
• Anybody with a Sustainable career in mind