Introduction to Tackling Inequality for Business

Tackling Inequality: Foundations of Equity for Business is an asynchronous, interactive course that introduces professionals to inequality as a systemic risk and explores the business case for action. Through five chapters, learners examine the growing impacts of inequality and the private sector’s vital role in addressing it through 10 key actions.  

Foundations of Equity for Business is an asynchronous, interactive course

Course curriculum

The course consists of five chapters as follows:  

 

Chapter 1 – Introduction  

Chapter 2 – Understanding inequality as a systemic risk  

Chapter 3 – The case for business action  

Chapter 4 An agenda for business action  

Chapter 5 – Conclusion – from ambition to action  

 

Each chapter includes real-world case studies, expert insights, and interactive exercises drawn from leading WBCSD member companies. 

Target audience

For professionals from all functions

Course duration

Asynchronous and self-paced (approx. 90 minutes)

Course authors

WBCSD

Learning objectives

Develop an understanding of the need for action to tackle inequality: Get to grips with what we mean by inequality, the degree to which it pervades our society today, and why this increasingly represents a systemic risk. 

Appreciate the role of business: Understand the role of business in helping to address mounting inequality as well as the clear and compelling business case for taking action. 

Leverage a holistic action framework: Become familiar with 10 catalytic actions that business can take to address mounting inequality, and how to integrate them strategically. 

Get inspired: Draw inspiration from real-world business cases and the perspectives of business leaders. 

Advocate for change: Be empowered to engage and educate your organization’s leadership on the need for business action to tackle inequality and the associated business case. 

Featured speakers include (amongst others)

Hear insights from leading sustainability voices across sectors, including: 

Jane NelsonKennedy School of Environment, Harvard University, Director, Corporate Sustainability Initiative  

 

Anouk Heilen Unilever, Head of Global Sustainability (Equity and Social Inclusion) 

 

Delilah Rothenberg The Pre-distribution Initiative, Co-founder & Executive Director  

 

Iris van der VeldenWBCSD, Program Director, Equity Action 

 

James GommeWBCSD, Senior Director, Education  

Pricing

Pricing
Number of licenses Price (Swiss Francs)
1 CHF 50 (excl. VAT)

WBCSD Academy Licenses member offer:

Members enjoy 25% discount on all license fees 

Volume discounts apply to 100 licenses or more.

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