ABF 405 Principle Practice Sustain

Lecture Hours: 5
Credits: 5

Provides participants with the knowledge and tools to become sustainable business leaders. Explores the different business models that companies can use to drive change. Explains why purpose-driven businesses are particularly well-positioned to sustainability. Participants will learn how to influence management and other key stakeholders on the competitive advantages of sustainability.

Prerequisite: Entry into the Leadership Applied Baccalaureate Program; or completion of AAS degree; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain sustainability in business and industry
Utilize scientific data across sectors
Understand environmental impact
Demonstrate the interrelated internal and external impact of business decisions

Content Outline

Sustainability in Business and Industry
- Understand the business case for sustainability
- Business models that create shared value for stakeholders
Scientific (data-driven) Decision Making
- Understand data-driven firms and why they are successful
- Systems thinking and large-scale change
Environmental Impact and Leadership
- Externalities and their impact
- Environmental metrics
The impacts of Business Decisions
- Cause-effect analysis
- Social and governmental metrics