Sustainability in Organizations

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

The course is an introduction to the planning and implementation of environmental and sustainability management in business firms, local governments, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. It explores how organizational culture and structure interrelate with sustainability goals and objectives, and tensions between approaches. The course discusses the unique challenges different organizations face in acquiring the resources necessary for meeting sustainability objectives. Attention is given to the skills and leadership qualities required of influential actors within organizations.