Sustainability and Circular Economy Module 2 – Sustainable Practices in the Workplace

This module develops participants' knowledge of sustainable workplace practices. It discusses workplace actions relating to three main areas: energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable transportation. It outlines how to implement such strategies for example setting personal goals and sharing ideas and success stories with colleagues.

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

Be able to identify different practices that can be adopted in order to incorporate sustainability into the workplace

Realise its importance

Understand how focusing on specific areas: energy efficiency, waste reduction and transportation can help contribute to a more sustainable workplace

Know its benefits

Recognise how sustainable workplace practices have a direct and positive impact on the carbon footprint of an organisation.

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!

Winning tactics for a sustainable strategies

"To prepare your company for the future, think about hiring or upskilling for the green economy now" (LinkedIn Article, June 2024)

How to sustain and grow your business for the future

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.