Sustainability: Industry and Business Processes

  • 9 topics | 37m 48s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • 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

IN THIS COURSE

  • Sustainability: Industry and Business Processes
    1m
  • The Importance of Sustainability to Businesses
    5m
  • Creating a Strategy for Business Sustainability
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Sustainable Business Practices
    2m
  • The Triple Bottom Line
    2m
  • Sustainable Materials Management and Procurement
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: The Triple Bottom Line and SMM
    2m
  • Environmental Management Systems
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: EMS Frameworks
    2m

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