Module 1
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
Module Overview
Module 1 of the Diploma in Business Sustainability introduces you to the basics of integrating sustainability in business. It delves into the concept of balancing economic performance with social equity and environmental care, highlighting the importance of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Global Compact.
    Module length: 3 hours on average
    CPD Hours: 3
Laura founded the sustainability consultancy 'Remarkable Impact' in 2020 and chairs a sustainability charity. With over 20 years of experience, including at Jaguar Land Rover and The Co-op Group, she helps businesses attain B Corp certification through her B Corp Academy programme. An alumnus of Cambridge’s sustainability leadership programme, Laura is also recognised as a change agent and judges the UK Global Good Awards.
You will understand how to achieve economic, social, and environmental sustainability, use strategic frameworks for sustainable practices, engage in sustainability reporting, and consider stakeholder interests.
This module lays the groundwork for adopting a sustainability paradigm that ensures long-term value creation through responsible and conscious business operations.
This reflects the duration of Continuous Professional Development learning and the corresponding hours that can be recorded in your CPD Portfolio. These hours contribute towards achieving your qualification.
More Modules
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT Outline key steps involved in developing a sustainability plan. Conduct a materiality assessment to assess stakeholders' views on your organisation's impact. Understand stakeholder engagement and sustainability plan framework implementation. Module length: 3 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Understand how to measure progress, baselining and benchmarking
Identify internal communication to drive further progress and understand the importance of Stakeholder Engagement Learn to implement strategies and seek feedback to ensure resilience Module length: 3 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3
DECARBONISATION: ACHIEVING NET ZERO
Interpret your organisation's carbon footprint according to industry best practices - Scope 1, 2 and 3 Understand product life cycle assessment and product carbon footprinting Understand key carbon targets for your decarbonisation plan
Module length: 3 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3
Module 4
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS Understand circular economy; assess its risks, and opportunities. Assess the value chain for circular economy integration to reduce impact of your products and services
Evaluate tools, steps, and designs for circular economy model development.
Module length: 4 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3
BUSINESS WITH BIODIVERSITY Recognise business cases where organisations have introduced initiatives to combat biodiversity decline Understand how biodiversity is represented in global and EU policies Understand the responsibilities that organisations have for financial reporting related to biodiversity
Module length: 5 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 6
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Assess your current DEI strategy, and identify gaps and the essential elements needed within the strategy Use leadership to articulate DEI business case in your organisation. Implement bias-free ways to collect and interpret diversity-related data
Module length: 4 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 7
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE Understand sustainable finance: literacy, terms, systems, and global trends. Learn how financial systems are redirected towards economic and social benefits.
Evaluate and utilise available sustainable finance instruments and approaches.
Module length: 5 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 8
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS Analyse business operations' impacts on immediate and wider environments. Understand technology's role in data collection and reporting Determine how to implement practices to minimise environmental and social impact Module length: 6 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 9
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN Assess global supply chain risks and collaboration opportunities. Develop tools to make supply chains resilient to environmental and social pressures. Outline product life cycle for efficient, cost-saving supply chains. Module length: 7 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 10
GREEN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Understand communication's role in effective sustainability plans.
Develop a strategy for collaboration, internal buy-in, and stakeholder engagement.
Design green marketing plan; understand challenges and opportunities.
Module length: 4 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 11
ESG REPORTING AND AUDITING Understand the range of reporting frameworks out there and what is required of your organisation from a reporting perspective
Categorise the various ESG reporting challenges and how to overcome them
Apply the steps needed to develop high-quality non-financial disclosure information and improve transparency
Module length: 7 hrs on average CPD Hours: 3 Module 12
Experience the Diploma Course Preview
Familiarise yourself with the interactive online learning platform and see how you can gain the knowledge you need to confidently implement sustainability best practices. With this demo, you can:
- Preview the Diploma course curriculum and teaching style
- Get familiar first-hand with the online learning experience
- Ensure the course aligns with your professional development goals
