Driving Social Impact Through Sourcing and Strategy

Catalog description

This course is about how to create an implementation plan for sustainability and social impact whether as a budding social entrepreneur or from within an established firm, where students will learn about the latest advancements in social and environmental sustainability standards, the application of technology (e.g. blockchain and beyond), the engagement of partnerships with NGOs, and business practices and strategies that are being adopted by various companies when dealing with their supply chains, and will hear directly from executives operating in this space. Past speakers include executives from Target, West Elm, PVH, as well as entrepreneurs operating in the space.