Arizona State University
Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

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Arizona State University

Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

Christopher Boone

Instructor: Christopher Boone

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

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Beginner level

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13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to the next course in your journey toward becoming a sustainability analyst! In this course, you will learn about the challenges that face the planet and employers. These challenges include waste streams, identifying sustainability indicators, and finding green practices to implement in different types of organizations.

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What is the scope of sustainability issues? Engage with the materials in this module to find out more about the global nature of sustainability activities and your role in mitigating the large-scale challenges we all face.

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As you know, sustainability goals need to be measured in order to be effective and sustainability indicators are one of the main ways that measurement is done. In this module, you'll learn more about what a sustainability indicator is and how it supports progress towards sustainability goals when used appropriately.

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Businesses face many challenges when they try to implement sustainability initiatives, and you will need to be aware of those challenges to help your organization overcome them.

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Depending on which sector you work in, waste streams may be more or less critical to your role as an analyst. However, it’s valuable to understand how waste stream management works and how to evaluate waste streams for potential improvements.

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When constructing or remodeling a building, many companies are moving towards green building practices to ensure that they are supporting a sustainable environment for their employees and the community.

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Christopher Boone
Arizona State University
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