Business Sustainability Leadership in China & Globally
The Business Sustainability Leadership in China and Globally course addresses how companies and other institutions can lead in creating a more just and sustainable world. Stakeholders – customers, employees, NGOs, shareholders, and governments – hold firms accountable for the environmental and social consequences of their operations. At the same time, businesses are experiencing operations and supply chains disruptions. High performing companies are moving beyond philanthropy and compliance and using the lens of sustainability to seize new opportunities. This course focuses on why and how firms are integrating sustainability into their operations. The conceptual frameworks, strategies, and tools, however, are applicable to a wide range of sectors and institutions. As a practicum course, students will develop a company’s sustainability strategy, problem-solve in complex ecosystems, and have the opportunity to interact with sustainability professionals. The course is valuable for those who wish to better understand the role of business in society, be effective interlocutors with business on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, and be leaders in applying sustainability principles and approaches to advance environmental and social outcomes in a variety of sectors and institutions.