We are surrounded by so much discussion of sustainability that it can sometimes become overwhelming. Important questions include: What role can business have in ensuring the sustainability of the planet? How should business work with society to preserve the environment? These questions will be answered in this course as we explore the meaning of sustainability and its impact on modern organisations as they move to circular ideas to reduce waste, increase recycling and become fit for our modern society. In the course you will not only learn about the role of business in sustainability, but also your own personal contribution.
In addition to environmental issues we will also reflect on how employees are pressuring firms to see themselves as a positive part of the wider society. The specific topics we will cover include: Paris Climate Accord, Carbon Footprint, the circular economy, reverse logistics, recycling strategies, right to repair, Corporate Social Responsibility, Bottom of the Pyramid and developing economies, and fair trade business models. By the end of the course, your understanding of sustainability and business's relationship with society will have increased considerably. You will develop new skills in research and analysis and will have lots of new ideas to take away with you and apply in your own organisation and your own working life.
Status: Reverse Logistics
Reverse Logistics
Status: Waste Minimization
Waste Minimization
Beginner·Course·8 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed May 29, 2023
Most of the study was tell us to go to a link and the professor was not doing the same. If you dramatize it, it is a better way of learning for an adult learner.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 22, 2024
an amazing course with amazing contents and topics i enjoyed this course overall
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 13, 2025
Great course. Shared a variety of information coupled with relevant and interesting case studies
4.0
·Reviewed Aug 19, 2022
Giving me an overview of the Sustainable business and current global practice
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 8, 2025
This is really great course to understand how to eliminate waste.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 11, 2023
Very good course for very understanding of the business sustainability in circular economy
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 28, 2024
Great course for understanding the concept of circular economy in business.
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 24, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this course - very insightful and engaging!
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 27, 2024
it is a very beneficial course it covers important topics!
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 23, 2022
it is a great learning course. every business should follow sustainable business model
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 4, 2025
A very complete and interesting course! The case studies are super engaging
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 28, 2023
Learnt new things in this course. very comprehensive and useful.
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Gukanathan
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 12, 2023
Very good course for very understanding of the business sustainability in circular economy
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Prathamesh
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 17, 2022
Amazing course, lets you know deeply about how sustainability works in the business domain
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SHIVANGI
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 24, 2022
it is a great learning course. every business should follow sustainable business model
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Jose
3.0
·Reviewed Jan 13, 2022
Good content but poor quizs and very frustrating peer-graded paper at the end
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Deekshith
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 20, 2023
It is very interesting and also the peer graded assignments are really good, got my review within 12 hours .
love the course journey
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Hiral
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2022
good
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Jayanthi
3.0
·Reviewed Jan 8, 2022
Course is good, but must have another way of grading like quizzes along with a few peer graded assignments, instead of just one peer graded assignment
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Monica
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2022
Very objective course
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Sebastien
1.0
·Reviewed Oct 31, 2022
If the agenda seems promising, the content is poor.
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Patel
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 24, 2022
Great insights about the Circular econmy and the sustainability aspects of various companies along side expressing concerns about vaious Critical aspects of the MNC and reflecting on the Prospects of reverse logistics and challenges associated with it.
Last but not the least the Casestudy FAIRTRADE of food produced gave wonderful insight in the domain of BOP of agricultural sector impying truely that this problem is as old as the civilization itself.
Thank you for the insightful Course!
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Melissa
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 25, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this course - very insightful and engaging!
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Benjamin
1.0
·Reviewed Mar 28, 2023
This course barely scratches the surface of the topic and does not contain any instruction or guidance of learners. The sum total of original content in the course is approximately 22 minutes of video, being only introductory briefings to the subject matter by the Professor. The rest of the course consists of links to news articles, or videos produced by news organizations. There is little or no engagement with the deeper theoretical or academic treatment of sustainability and circular economy issues. I get the impression that the course as a whole would have taken about an hour to conceive, design, and publish, and yet the institution suggests it is three weeks' worth of learning.
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Alessandra
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 2, 2025
Very helI found the Corporate Sustainability in the Circular Economy course to be highly engaging and insightful. It provided a clear and practical understanding of how sustainability principles can be integrated into business strategies while promoting circular practices. The case studies and real-world examples made the concepts tangible, and the interactive discussions helped me critically reflect on environmental, social, and governance challenges. Overall, this course has significantly deepened my knowledge of sustainable business practices and inspired me to apply these principles in professional contexts.pful
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Monica
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 23, 2023
La tercera semana la dedicaría a temas de diseño para la economía circular más que a etiquetados de comercio justo.
Queja. El certificado no hace referencia a las horas equivalentes de curso, cuestión que es fundamental para la búsqueda de empleo público.
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Mohamed
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 1, 2026
Key concepts are explained in simple but most effective ways in the course. Lot of new thinking evolved after studying some key concepts like CSR in detail. Surely will recommend the way the course is structured.
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CHARLIE
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 1, 2025
Thanks to this course, I have additional knowledge regarding Business sustainability and why it is important as a business owner to get involved in preserving nature for the next generation.
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Agnes
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2022
This MOOC focuses on some key aspects. It is valuable for anyone interested in Sustainability issues. I personally liked the nature and the variety of the personal work.
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Marcela
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 1, 2022
Very engaging and interesting. I audited teh course so did not submit the peer assignment but found all the readings and videos very thought provoking.
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John
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 24, 2023
This class helped me to realize what goes on behind the scenes into such things as the global economy and its influence on the modern populace.
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Kimaya
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 14, 2025
Great course. Shared a variety of information coupled with relevant and interesting case studies