The Environment and Business

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines practical examples of ways in which business operations have responded to environmental and sustainability challenges and opportunities. The course provides an historical perspective on corporate environmentalism and covers current topics such as self-regulation and voluntary initiatives, environmental management systems, product stewardship, life-cycle analysis, industrial ecology, toxics use reduction, strict liability and due diligence, and sustainable performance management. The course uses case studies from Canada and elsewhere, including developing nations, to illustrate the issues, problems, and solutions discussed. Requisite Courses: ENV-1600 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].