Sustainability Foundations

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Oxford Languages defines sustainability as "the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level" and "avoidance of the depletions of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance". In today’s business world, sustainability is a strategic necessity. The pressures on companies to be more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable are mounting on many fronts. Consumers and shareholders expect more than lip service – they want demonstrated commitment. In this course, you’ll learn about ways to identify areas where you can implement sustainable business practices, and some key lessons that can help you integrate sustainability into your company’s business strategy. Finally, you’ll learn about some concepts that may help you discover other ways you can move your company into higher levels of sustainability by considering some larger systems approaches.