The University of Glasgow
- Start Date: 22 Aug, 2022
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Discover how circular economies and business models enable sustainability and help respond to the climate emergency.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Understand how businesses can help tackle the climate crisis
The climate emergency demands sustainable solutions. Circular economies and business models have been heralded by many as an important vehicle to achieve sustainable consumption and inclusive growth.
On this four-week course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the circular economy and how businesses can transform how they operate and contribute to sustainability.
You’ll investigate the benefits and challenges of going circular using the mindset of systems to collaborate to face the climate crisis. With this knowledge, you’ll understand how circularity can help reduce our impact on the planet.
Unpack circular business models
Next, you’ll explore the core principles of a business model and how organisations can adopt a circular approach.
You’ll delve into examples of different companies that have implemented circular strategies, learn how to identify opportunities for sustainable operations, and how to shift the mindset of consumers.
Discover how circularity reduces the environmental impact of a business
Finally, you’ll explore the benefits, limitations, and criticisms of the circular economy as well as the wider dynamics, including greenwashing and its impact on consumers.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to navigate the challenges of going circular to help deliver a successful business model that reduces an organisation’s environmental impact.
Learn sustainable solutions from the specialists at The University of Glasgow
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the experts at The University of Glasgow who are passionate about sharing knowledge to help people and organisations to become positive change agents in the world.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to communicate and implement circular strategies for a sustainable future.
This course is designed for those who want to learn more about how circular economies and business models enable sustainability.
It will be most useful if you already have an understanding of how business models work in practice.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
The University of Glasgow
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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