Weighing Risks and Opportunities of Implementing Sustainability Initiatives


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Overview/Description

As the planet’s environment changes, so do its effects on the business world. Environmental changes impact business practices. From natural resources to supply chains, to logistics, to energy sources, to customer behaviors and demographics, businesses must adapt or be left behind. Further, climate change requires businesses to adopt sustainable practices in order to remain economically viable and environmentally responsible. In this course, you will learn about the organizational risk companies face if they don’t embrace sustainability, some common reasons why organizations resist such a move, potential business opportunities presented by sustainable practices, and the business benefits of adapting sustainable business practices.

Materials in this course are based upon content provided in partnership with MIT Sloan Management Review.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Weighing Risks and Opportunities of Implementing Sustainability Initiatives

  • discover the subject areas that will be covered in this course
  • identify the risks organizations can face by not embracing sustainability
  • identify some of the common reasons why businesses resist the move to sustainability
  • recognize opportunities afforded by implementing sustainable practices
  • identify potential business improvements derived from adopting sustainable business practices
  • Knowledge Check: Understanding the Risks of Ignoring Sustainability
  • Course Number:
    bs_ast05_a02_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone