Principles of Sustainable Development

This course on the Principles of Sustainable Development provides an understanding of sustainable development goals, benefits of environmental management systems, and pollution prevention strategies. It covers definitions of sustainable development and resource efficiency, human and global sustainability issues, benefits of sustainable practices, and how to calculate and manage carbon footprints. Learn organisational and individual responsibilities in supporting environmental sustainability and preventing pollution.

Guided Learning hours: 17

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• The definition of sustainable development
• Human and global issues that impact sustainability
• Common objections to sustainable development
• Benefits of sustainable development and environmental management systems
• The impact that organisations and the environment can have on each other
• How a carbon footprint is calculated
• How to manage carbon footprint in an organisation
• How to reduce carbon footprint in an organisation and at home
• What ‘resource efficiency’ means
• Benefits of using resources efficiently
• Circular sustainability
• Consequences of organisations polluting the environment
• How organisations help prevent pollution
• How management structure can support environmental sustainability
• How employees can help support environmental sustainability