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.
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
Course duration
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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 Nelson – Kennedy 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 Velden – WBCSD, Program Director, Equity Action
• James Gomme – WBCSD, Senior Director, Education
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.