Strategy & Goal Setting: SUST

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The first step that any business must take in creating a sustainability program is to develop a vision, set a strategy and establish quantifiable goals. In this course students will gain an understanding of the primary drivers of environmental and social sustainability today, including climate change, solid waste management, water scarcity, supply chain responsibility, etc. They will learn how these drivers can impact business growth/equity and how a company can develop a sustainability program (i.e. vision, strategy and quantifiable goals) to mitigate those impacts and create business opportunities. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Arts & Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies