Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia
This course gives you immediate access to the world leading sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. Scandinavian firms dominate the major sustainability and CSR performance indicators including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). In this course we explore the concepts of sustainability and CSR and focus attention on how Scandinavian firms, like Novo Nordisk, have achieved superior sustainability and CSR performances. We consider what lessons can be drawn by managers and firms irrespective of where they may be located in the world.
Through this course, participants will:
• Gain appreciation of the concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and be able to situate these concepts within the broader debates about the role of business in society
• Understand the sustainability and CSR approaches by leading Scandinavian companies
• Describe how partnerships between companies, NGOs, and government are fundamental to the sustainability and CSR by Scandinavian companies
• Be able to describe the characterization of the “Scandinavian management” and the role Scandinavian management plays in sustainability and CSR approaches by Scandinavian firms
• Become familiarized with concept of “Scandinavian Cooperative Advantage” and understand how it challenges the dominant view of strategic management.
Status: Governance
Governance
Status: Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Beginner·Course·14 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Mar 2, 2019
It's can be help to learn about the CSR in detail with the help of other experience.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 16, 2020
Amazing view from a different perspective in Scandinavian, it would be a challenge but worth a try to apply these ideas to local context. Engaging and interesting course and definitely worth my time
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 9, 2018
loved this content, will definitely come for more
4.0
·Reviewed Apr 6, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed as the course and it questioned my pre-existing notions about sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Very insightful conversations and interviews!!
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
It was great learning about CSR in the Scandinavian context. Hopefully people will learn from their business model, and customize it to apply it locally.
5.0
·Reviewed May 26, 2019
Excellent course with cohesive approach to teaching the concepts
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 1, 2023
A pretty important subject, but it lacks a structure and doesn't feel complete
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Peter
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·Reviewed Feb 25, 2018
This course offers a great value for both students with general interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability as well as experienced professionals who are looking for a refreshed perspective. I particularly appreciated the structure of the course, the quality of the content and the thoughtful insights that the guests shared with the students. The course has inspired me to think about practical applications of Scandinavian management practices in my local context and left me positively energized about the future of CSR and sustainability.
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Maria
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·Reviewed Nov 24, 2018
Scandinavian companies- like Novo Nordisk are important voices in the world of sustainability. I appreciated the courses deep dive into cultural and social values as well as institutional values of the organization. When you are trying to embed a sustainable vision in an organization, these are helpful lessons to consider.
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Andreas
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·Reviewed Apr 1, 2019
Excellent course, explaining why scandinavian companies are often a very good place to work and why they are also sucessful despite high wages and short working hours. Sustainability will be an increasingly important factor everywhere, so learn from the best.
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Philipp
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 22, 2019
Very good online course with interesting info and interviews. The content is well prepared and the speaker(s) talk(s) very clearly and understandable! Nice job!!
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Sanjivani
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·Reviewed Mar 3, 2019
It's can be help to learn about the CSR in detail with the help of other experience.
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Nicole
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·Reviewed Mar 18, 2018
Great content and very interesting course with a lot of good examples
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Hussain
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·Reviewed May 27, 2019
Excellent course with cohesive approach to teaching the concepts
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Aju
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·Reviewed Dec 10, 2018
loved this content, will definitely come for more
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Dr.
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·Reviewed Feb 25, 2019
Nice course . . .
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Maria
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·Reviewed Mar 1, 2018
Inspiring !
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Tomasz
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Jessica
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·Reviewed Mar 13, 2020
Robert, I thoroughly enjoyed the entire course. It would be fabulous to learn a bit more about triple-bottom line economics and what steps an organization needs to take to switch from its current financial model to a more CSR-based model. I don't know if that exists, or if the org starts by setting aside a budget for the exploratory phase and then assigns budget (with accountability goals and targets) as time passes?
Thanks,
Jessica
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Fabien
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 24, 2020
Please let me share my appreciation for following this course and gratitude towards Robert Strand and the Copenhagen Business School for the high level of its content. I’ve enjoyed much the tone used by the lecturer and guest speakers, the well-paced rhythm, the documentation made available and the valued added teaching. I had the chance to contribute and learned as well from other students’ own contributions.
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Haley
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·Reviewed Aug 31, 2022
The Sustainable Vikings course led by Professor Strand offered a holistic understanding of Scandinavian culture in a business context, the purpose of business and its role in society, and what CSR and sustainability means in modern Scandinavian firms. I found the content engaging and a great introduction to sustainable business in Scandinavia.
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Mardelle
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 18, 2019
Excellent course for anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge of how to be part of the Sustainable Business agenda. This course reinforced much of what I know and also provided evidence of how and why sustainabile practices work in Scandinavia - and can work everywhere else.
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ARVIND
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·Reviewed Sep 10, 2021
Prof. Robert Strand's simple and engaging style helped in understanding the fundamentals of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance. The course also gave an overview of how sustainability is practiced in the Scandinavian countries.
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Stephen
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·Reviewed Oct 25, 2019
Interesting, informative, and a fantastic point of comparison for CSR activities elsewhere. In particular, I found deep parallels with the B Corporation movement that were valuable to my ongoing learning journey.
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Madeline
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·Reviewed Dec 19, 2019
Very interesting overview of the subject. Good mix of interviews and lectures. Combined general economic learning and Scandinavian specific topics. I really enjoyed this course and the way it was presented!
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Tan
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·Reviewed Jul 17, 2020
Amazing view from a different perspective in Scandinavian, it would be a challenge but worth a try to apply these ideas to local context. Engaging and interesting course and definitely worth my time
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Swati
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·Reviewed Jan 9, 2023
Want to know about sustainability in Scandinavia? enroll to this course, its really insightful with great interviews and context of Economics.