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Sustainable Business and Climate Change Impact
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Sustainable Business and Climate Change Impact

Achieving Sustainability to Face Climate Change: Strategies for Business Resilience
Created byAcademia de Meio Ambiente
Last updated 2/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify key climate change drivers and their impact on business operations
  • Analyze GHG emissions data to understanf the current climate scenario
  • Evaluate the commitments and results of global climate change agreements
  • Understand the tatics and trends in different sectors to achieve carbon neutrality
  • Understand sustainable business strategies for resilience and mitigation

Course content

7 sections • 27 lectures • 2h 21m total length

  • The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming3:49

    Explore the mechanisms of the greenhouse effect and its impact on global temperatures.

  • Your First Task
  • Understanding GHG Emissions Data6:43

    Learn about the historical greenhouse gas emissions data and its implications for climate change mitigation strategies

  • Climate Change Drivers: GHG Sources and Sinks4:49

    Explore the primary sources and sinks of greenhouse gases driving climate change and their significance in the Earth's climate system.

  • Module 1 Test

Requirements

  • No specific prior knowledge required
  • Basic understanding of sustainability concepts is helpful
  • Basic understanding of business management concepts is helpful

Description

In this course, we will get an introduction to understand climate change impacts, opportunities and strategies and innovative solutions that business, countries and society can use to mitigate and adapt to its effects.


Participants in this course will learn the principles of climate science, including the greenhouse effect, global warming, and the factors causing climate change. After laying a strong foundation, students will investigate data on greenhouse gas emissions, the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement, and international initiatives to combat climate change. The course breaks down the opportunities and risks related to climate change, looking at the opportunistic, transitional, and physical aspects.


Throughout this course we will also present future trends and innovations in climate action different sectors, that include the emergence of renewable energy technologies, circular economy principles, sustainable agriculture practices, and others.


The course also explores the significance of climate reporting frameworks and corporate social responsibility reporting, giving students the tools they need to accurately assess and convey their environmental impact. And an emphasis on collaboration for impact underscores the course, highlighting the significance of stakeholder engagement, strategic alliances, and collaborative initiatives in driving meaningful change.


Through real-world case studies and practical examples, participants will gain insights into successful collaborative climate solutions and best practices for results in mitigation, adaptation, building resilient supply chains, infrastructure, and stakeholder relationships.


After attending this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of sustainable business practices and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, empowering them to lead positive environmental change within their organizations and communities.

Who this course is for:

  • ESG professionals
  • Business leadership
  • Environmental engineers
  • Environmental managers and corporate leaders
  • Sutainability professionals

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