Introduction to Sustainability in Business
The Introduction to Sustainability in Business (ISB) is the flagship course of the WBCSD online Academy- a foundational, self-paced course designed to equip learners with the knowledge, mindset, and practical tools to drive positive change, foster sustainability and effectively communicate its importance within their organizations and community.
Course is available in 7 languages. Sign in or create a WBCSD Academy account to access translated previews.
Relevance to your organization
- Learners gain practical and accessible knowledge designed by businesses, tailored for professionals across various functions, sectors, and industries.
- Learners benefit from insights shared by an exclusive lineup of award-winning Academic and Business speakers worldwide, featuring notable figures like Prof. Joyeeta Gupta, Prof. Johan Rockström, Sir Dr David Nabarro, Gail Whiteman, and more.
- Leverage WBCSD's decades-long history and extensive business network of 230+ member companies demonstrating a commitment to corporate sustainability.
- The course has undergone rigorous vetting by participating authors from Anthesis Group and ERM and by an active working group of WBCSD member companies to ensure high relevance for business professionals.
- Facilitate seamless access for your employees through direct integration with your organization's existing Learning Management System (LMS), available via a Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integration.
- Reinforce learning objectives by conducting follow-on workshops with your in-house sustainability or leadership team, using provided workshop guidelines.
Target audience
Course duration
Course authors
Pricing
| Number of licenses | Price (Swiss Francs) |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | CHF 194 |
| 10-49 | CHF 150 |
| 50-99 | CHF 102 |
| 100-499 | CHF 77 |
| 500-999 | CHF 63 |
| 1,000-2,999 | CHF 41 |
| 3,000 or more | Price on request |
WBCSD members enjoy a 30% discount
Prices are exclusive of VAT.Course curriculum
Segment 1: Orientation
Segment 2: The world of (business) sustainability in context
Segment 3: Your sustainability journey
Segment 4: Your personal actions matter
Key learning outcomes
Cultivate a mindset of sustainability and inclusivity, strengthen your intercultural competence, and proactively drive
Understand what sustainability is: the complexity, urgency and globality of sustainability, and what it means for you and future generations
Understand the scientific foundations for business targets, and the need for urgency in terms of action at scale
Discover the relationship and the importance of sustainability for business and society; draw inspiration from real-world business cases
Gain access to relevant information with concise actions, applicable tools, practical recommendations and up-to-date resources to support your organization on its sustainability journey
Strengthen your skills in effectively communicating the narrative and driving meaningful change in your organization’s sustainability journey, thereby amplifying your ability to engage with and influence key stakeholders
Featured speakers include (amongst others)
Sustainability practitioners and leaders from 14 different companies, together with:
• Joyeeta Gupta, Co-Chair, Earth Commission; Faculty Professor on
Sustainability and Professor of Environment and Development in the Global South, University of Amsterdam
• Jan Artem Henriksson, Executive Director, Inner Development Goals and Faculty Member, Stockholm School of Economics
• Rodney Irwin, Chief Operating Officer, WBCSD
• David Nabarro, Co-Director, Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London and Strategic Director, 4SD Foundation
• Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Member, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
• Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Professor in Earth System Science, University of Potsdam
• Gail Whiteman, Executive Director, Arctic Basecamp and Professor of Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School
Pricing
| Number of licenses | Price (Swiss Francs) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHF 120 (excl. VAT) |
This course is included in the foundational courses – freely accessible for all WBCSD member employees.