Sustainability: Industry and Business Processes


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

From natural products to supply chains, transportation, logistics, and energy use, companies are reviewing their processes to make their businesses more sustainable, environmentally responsible, and successful. This course provides an overview of Environmental Management Systems, the triple bottom line, sustainable materials management, procurement processes, and how to create a sustainable business strategy.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All employees involved in procurement, operations, maintenance, and office management

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Sustainability: Industry and Business Processes

  • recognize why sustainability is an important consideration for a business
  • recognize the steps in the process to create a sustainable business strategy
  • Knowledge Check: Sustainable Business Practices
  • recognize the meaning of the triple bottom line
  • identify methods for sustainable materials management and procurement in the workplace
  • Knowledge Check: The Triple Bottom Line and SMM
  • identify the components of the EMS framework
  • Knowledge Check: EMS Frameworks
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f86_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone