Sustainability and Circular Economy Module 7 – Measuring / Reporting Sustainability Performance

This programme consists of 7 modules and is designed to give users an introduction to corporate sustainability and the circular economy. The programme also provides an insight into how to incorporate sustainable practices and or circular economy principles to the workplace including in: energy usage, procurement and supply chains, social responsibility, business plans and stakeholder engagement. We also discuss the measuring and reporting of such sustainability performance considering for example data collection and reporting. This set of modules is geared towards UK civil service employees although the programme would suit anyone with an interest in corporate sustainability and the circular economy. The drive for introducing sustainable corporate practices in the workplace is only increasing; UK government departments and employees alike should be aware of such strategies and opportunities. Completing this module will give users the necessary knowledge to understand how their company aligns with these ideas.

This module will give learners an understanding of how to measure and report sustainability performance. We will discuss which sustainability metrics are essential and how this data should be collected and protected. We will also outline what successful reporting looks like in terms of transparency and accountability. Lastly, we will introduce the topic of capacity building and training and how these can be implemented. This module can be completed standalone or as Module 7 of the Sustainabiliy & The Circular Economy in the Civil Service Programme.