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Sustainable Business - Managing Finances, Human Resources and Accountability - Revised
Learn how to ensure the sustainable management of finances, human resources, and accountability with this free course.
Description
One of the most important assets that makes businesses sustainable is accountability. This course begins by introducing you to the concept of accountability and explains why it goes hand in hand with a sustainable business. It then continues by discussing sustainability reporting, its importance, and the role of certification within sustainability reporting. You will also learn about life cycle management, carbon footprint analysis, and their importance to a sustainable business.
The course will then look into the recruitment and selection process of sustainable businesses, its training and performance appraisal, and the importance of fair wages and employee benefits. You will also tackle how sustainability impacts various activities associated with finance, and how sustainable businesses can effectively manage their finances. Finally, you will discuss green and socially responsible investment opportunities and be guided through why the insurance industry is interested in sustainability.
Sustainability is defined as the capacity to endure. A sustainable business is therefore one that is in it for the long haul. Setting up this kind of business means that it needs to be resilient and will thrive in the long run. If you are a purpose-driven-professional, businessman, or entrepreneur who would like to succeed financially by learning the benefits of running a sustainable business, then this course is tailored-made for you.
Start Course NowModules
Sustainable Business and 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
Sustainable Business and 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
Sustainable Business and 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
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Discuss business and organizational accountability
- Discuss the value of sustainability reporting
- Describe life cycle management and the phases of a product life cycle
- Examine the key considerations in carbon and water footprint analysis
- Describe a sustainable business’s recruitment and selection process
- Discuss how sustainability impacts various activities associated with finance
- Discuss green and socially responsible investment opportunities
- Explain why the insurance industry is interested in sustainability
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
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