Increasingly, businesses recognize the need to respond to global pressures such as climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequalities. The concept of ‘sustainability’ is no longer confined to NGOs and activists, it is now integral to ensuring that businesses can continue to operate on a planet with finite resources. The successful businesses of the future will be those that proactively responded to the global challenges of today, taking advantage of the innovations in technology to drive impactful change and gain a competitive edge.
Sustainability in business is also not the sole responsibility of a designated sustainability manager. Instead, it needs to be integrated into business operations throughout the value chain and across every business function. New models of business and a greater understanding of system-wide impacts will be necessary for businesses to thrive in a climate changing, resource-constrained, and interconnected environment. Whether your interest is in international business or social enterprise a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable business concepts is a critical requirement for leaders seeking to develop adaptive and resilient companies.
The objective of this topic is to provide skills for operating in future markets and exploring new and innovative business models. Within the organizational sustainability students will combine theory with practice to provide them with the knowledge to succeed in an evolving global environment.
- Enseignant: Gisèle Mendy-Bilek