Sustainable Businesses

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Businesses have significant roles to play in achieving global emissions, water, social, and economic goals. With the ability to direct billions of dollars of resources, companies can quickly address problems that may be stuck at levels of government. However, businesses have been slow to adopt meaningful solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This course will examine systems of commerce that address current ethical, social, political, and economic challenges. Students will identify and evaluate the current regulatory framework, standards for sustainability reporting, and alternative business models. Using business frameworks such as the triple bottom line and stakeholder analysis, students will also be challenged to design creative solutions that companies can implement to increase sustainable objectives.