Introduction to Standards and Sustainability
Course description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces participants to the concepts of standards and sustainability, focusing on voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) and the various ways in which enterprises can approach them. Looking at the advantages of sustainability from a business perspective, the course analyses the benefits and costs for enterprises to become certified to VSS, stressing the fact that certification involves taking part in an ongoing process and not just making a one-time commitment.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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COURSE CERTIFICATION
COURSE STRUCTURE
Lecture 1
What are Standards? (L185)
Lecture 2
Voluntary Standards (L186)
Lecture 3
The Differences Between Voluntary Sustainability Standards (L187)
Lecture 4
How Does Certification Work? (L188)
Lecture 5
The Benefits and Costs of Certification (L189)
Case Study Exercise (C059)
Case Study Exercise
Certificate of Achievement
- Tutor: Regina Taimasova
- Tutor: Petra Walterova