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Economist Education: Climate Change and Business: Sustainability, Risk and the Push for Net Zero
Navigate the challenges climate change poses for your business.
Navigate the challenges climate change poses for your business.
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Climate Change and Business: Sustainability, Risk and the Push for Net Zero
About this Course
As climate change’s impact grows, so does the need for businesses and individuals to respond. First, it is essential to understanding the concepts and risks involved.
Gain the knowledge and tools to implement effective, climate-conscious strategies on Economist Education’s online course, Climate Change and Business: Sustainability, Risk and the Push for Net Zero. Through real-world case studies, you will explore social and environmental issues that have an impact on the business world and analyze the science and economics behind climate change. Guided by industry leaders, you will investigate the pitfalls and opportunities involved in developing a corporate decarbonationsation strategy, and reflect on the considerations and shortcomings of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. Walk away with the knowledge to make informed decisions around climate change, and a practical understanding of the tools used to measure, reduce, and offset carbon emissions.
This course will benefit senior professionals across a range of roles and sectors who want to gain a clearer understanding of the impacts of climate change on their business and develop the skills to implement a carbon-management strategy. Those already in “green-collar” roles will gain the knowledge and tools to improve the execution of climate plans in their organization.
Learn how to craft and implement a corporate decarbonisation strategy and earn an official certificate of completion from Economist Education.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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$105trn
The estimated increase in capital spending needed to reach net-zero emissions in the next 30 years.
McKinsey (March, 2022).
49%
The proportion of people who believe climate change poses a major risk to their business.
World Economic Forum (February, 2022).