Diploma in Sustainable Business - Revised
Learn how running a sustainable business benefits the environment, society, and the economy.
Description
Gain a broad overview of the key concepts of sustainability by studying the course Diploma in Sustainable Business. It highlights some of the benefits, opportunities and challenges related to sustainable business practices. It also discusses many real-world business examples of sustainability in action.
The course begins by introducing you to the principle of sustainability and sustainable business and explaining why running a sustainable business is a popular and beneficial venture. You will learn about the Triple Bottom Line; a business’s contribution to social justice, environmental quality, and economic prosperity and how it is addressed by the sustainable business. You will learn the science behind business sustainability. You will learn how sustainability involves having an understanding of the relationship between business, humanity, and nature. You will also learn about Earth's history and ecology and the importance of healthy ecosystems to human society. You will learn why a sustainable business should consider the impact of their actions on the earth's key resources. Next, you will be introduced to the concept of accountability in business and learn why accountability is essential in running a sustainable business. You will learn how businesses use sustainability reporting in order to communicate and be accountable for their actions. You will learn about how sustainable businesses deal with human resource issues. You will learn about the relationship between finance and running a sustainable business. The course continues by introducing you to the process of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs can run sustainable businesses whilst undertaking sustainable practices.
This Diploma course will be of great interest to business professionals, marketers, and eco-entrepreneurs who would like to know what is involved in running a sustainable business and how this can benefit the economy, society, and the environment.
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Introduction to Business Sustainability
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Introduction to Business Sustainability - Learning Outcomes
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Defining Sustainability
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The Triple Bottom Line
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Introduction to Business Sustainability - Lesson Summary
The Triple Bottom Line
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The Triple Bottom Line - Learning Outcomes
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Social Impact
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Environmental Impact
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Economic Impact
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The Triple Bottom Line - Lesson Summary
The Science of Sustainability
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The Science of Sustainability - Learning Outcomes
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Limits to Growth
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History of Earth
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Earth's Resources
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Human Activity Impacts on Ecosystems
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The Science of Sustainability - Lesson Summary
Accountability
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Accountability - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Accountability
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Sustainability Reporting
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Sustainability Reporting Process
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Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and Certification
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Life Cycle Management
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Accountability - Lesson Summary
Human Resources
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Human Resources - Learning Outcomes
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Recruitment
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Training and Performance Appraisal
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Pay, Benefits, and Labor Relations
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Human Resources - Lesson Summary
Finance
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Finance - Learning Outcomes
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Investments and Corporate Performance
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Sustainable Financing and Insurance
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Finance - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Sustainable Business - First Assessment
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Resources
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Why be an Entrepreneur?
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Lesson Summary
Successful Sustainability Entrepreneurship
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Successful Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Learning Outcomes
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Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business
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Types of Entrepreneurship
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Successful Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Lesson Summary
Innovation and Sustainability
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Innovation and Sustainability – Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Innovation
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Technological Innovation
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Innovation and Sustainability – Lesson Summary
Sustainable Business Entrepreneurship – Case Study
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Sustainable Business Entrepreneurship – Case Study - Learning Outcomes
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Simply Green Biofuels
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Challenges and Overcoming Them
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Getting the Business Off the Ground
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Lack of Profitability
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Future of the Business
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Sustainable Business Entrepreneurship – Case Study - Lesson Summary
Overview of Sustainable Business Marketing
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Overview of Sustainable Business Marketing - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Sustainable Business Marketing
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Sustainable Marketing Strategy
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Overview of Sustainable Business Marketing - Lesson Summary
Sustainable Marketing Mix
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Sustainable Marketing Mix - Learning Outcomes
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Product
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Market Segmentation
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Price
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Place (Distribution)
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Promotion
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Sustainable Marketing Mix - Lesson Summary
Market Barriers and Business Risks
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Market Barriers and Business Risks - Learning Outcomes
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Market Barriers to Sustainability Products
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Business Risks of Sustainability Marketing
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Market Barriers and Business Risks - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Sustainable Business - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Define the term business sustainability
- Describe what the term “triple bottom line” means
- Examine the social, environmental and economic impact of a business
- Define the value of sustainability reporting
- Examine the process of product life cycle management
- Describe a sustainable business’s recruitment and selection process
- Discuss the role of entrepreneurship in sustainable business
- Explain the role of innovation in sustainable business
- Define how sustainability works in the marketing mix
- Identify the market barriers to sustainable products
- Discuss the risks associated with sustainability marketing
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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