Sustainability and Circular Economy Module 1 – Introduction and Overview

This module is designed to provide an introduction to the concept of corporate sustainability and the circular economy. It defines the key principles of corporate sustainability and gives an overview of the three sustainability pillars: environmental, social and economic. The module demonstrates for learners why sustainability and the role of employees/departments is important in building a sustainable future, and the key principles and benefits of a circular economy. 

The drive for introducing sustainable corporate practices into the workplace is intensifying; departments and employees alike have a responsibility to equip themselves with the knowledge and understanding they are going to need to embrace and support new and better ways of working. Read on for more information about this module and its learning outcomes.

Understand Sustainability

Understand what sustainability means and be able to describe the key principles of the circular economy

Realise its importance

Understand why corporate sustainability is important and recognise the role organisations and employees play in contributing to a sustainable future

Know its benefits

Appreciate the benefits of transitioning to a circular economy and be in support of workplace sustainability initiatives

Who’s this course for?

This module is part of a series aimed at all employees within an organisation, regardless of role or seniority level. 

Everyone who completes it will learn the same up-to-date information, thereby achieving a consistent level of knowledge throughout the business, and a stronger understanding of sustainability-related policies by employees. 

Take a look at our introductory course video!

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The sustainability and circular economy programme comprises seven short e-learning modules and is designed to give learners an introduction to corporate sustainability and circular economy principles. 

The programme is sector neutral and would suit anyone who needs to be aware of  sustainability principles in the workplace.

There is no doubt that the importance of sustainability will continue to grow with external pressures from climate change and the need for organisations to comply with new regulations. 

Completing this range of modules will give learners an excellent foundation and appreciation of the benefits of sustainability and circular economy principles and practice.

The sustainability and circular economy programme comprises seven short e-learning modules and is designed to give learners an introduction to corporate sustainability and circular economy principles. 

The programme is sector neutral and would suit anyone who needs to be aware of  sustainability principles in the workplace.

There is no doubt that the importance of sustainability will continue to grow with external pressures from climate change and the need for organisations to comply with new regulations. 

Completing this range of modules will give learners an excellent foundation and appreciation of the benefits of sustainability and circular economy principles and practice.