Sustainability: Law & Policy

Catalog description

This course examines the concept of "sustainability" and the law and policy governing the operation of businesses with respect to their impact on sustainability. Topics covered include sustainable business practices, relevant international law and government policies, challenges and successes in the implementation of laws and strategies related to sustainability, and legal compliance, disclosure, and risk assessment with respect to business operations and the planet. Analyzing legal risk (current and future) to inform management decisions will be emphasized.