Drive meaningful change by integrating sustainability into business strategy. This course explores how companies can adopt sustainable business models to address global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Key sustainability challenges and global business trends
Business strategies for environmental and social impact
The Triple Layer Business Model Canvas and sustainable business models
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March 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. In this course, you’ll consider some of the biggest sustainability issues and challenges facing the planet and become familiar with different models and frameworks for discussing and understanding sustainability and sustainable development. This week you’ll start by exploring definition of sustainability and some approaches to sustainability as a concept. Let’s get started.
What's included
2 videos9 readings2 discussion prompts
Welcome back to Week 2 of the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. This week, you’ll learn about the role of business in society and the factors influencing how a business approaches sustainability strategies. Let’s get started.
What's included
13 readings
Welcome back to Week 3 of the University of Leeds course 'Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future'. This week, you’ll learn about business models which organisations can adopt when developing sustainability approaches. Let’s get started.
What's included
1 video14 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
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Frequently asked questions
This course offers a valuable introduction to sustainability in business and serves as a great taster for the University of Leeds' Online MSc in Sustainable Business Leadership. Completion of this course will not provide credit towards the programme, but it is open to anyone interested in learning about sustainable business strategies.
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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