Sustainability Management school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

As the scientific community now agrees that global warming is taking place, the question arises as to what impact humans are having on this environmental change and the increase of CO2 levels in the earth’s atmosphere. Our "carbon footprint" is a measurable indication of our personal impact. The average consumer today may be overwhelmed with information but unsure as to how their personal choices contribute to the equation. This class will offer general discussions on CO2, the hum...

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This is a multidisciplinary course that focuses on the critical assessment of science, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, and policy relevant to climate change and global environmental sustainability.The first half of the course actively investigates concepts and aspects of environmental sustainability, including the review of international assessments and reports and the analyses of relevant implications for human health, natural resources, energy supply and demand, and waste/pollution.The second...

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Provides a roadmap and tools for business organizations to operate in a way consistent with the long-term survivability of the physical and social environments. Topics include achieving a corporate culture favorable to sustainability; internal & external communications; public-private partnerships & working with governments and non-government organizations; triple bottom line and profitability in the sustainable enterprise; green capital; measuring progress; sustainability audits; social and cul...

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Focuses on sustainability as it relates to the work of accounting and finance professionals. Background information is provided to help students understand what sustainability is, and why it matters in the current business climate. Thereafter, the topics covered are the global reporting initiative (i.e. corporate sustainability reporting), the current landscape for accounting standards and disclosures, emissions trading schemes (cap and trade), and sustainability in the supply chain. Students wi...

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Based on a high-level business management curriculum, the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Environmental & Social Sustainability, you can learn strategies to build your company. Students can learn about reduction and recycling, chain-of-custody, and the i Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit). The program combines business administration skills with an emphasis on innovation, and on environmental and social responsibility.

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