Navigating the Sustainability Agenda in Business

Navigating the Sustainability Agenda in Business

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to present leading theories and frameworks supporting the sustainability agenda in business.

Understanding Sustainability

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Triple Bottom Line

The triple bottom line framework considers social, environmental, and financial factors in business decision-making.

Circular Economy

The circular economy promotes the reuse, repair, and recycling of resources to minimize waste and environmental impact.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDGs provide a global framework for addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, guiding businesses toward sustainable action.

Stakeholder Theory

Stakeholder theory emphasizes the consideration of diverse stakeholders' interests in business decisions, including employees, customers, and the community.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

CSR involves businesses taking responsibility for their impact on society and the environment, going beyond profit-driven activities.

Challenges and Opportunities

Discuss the challenges businesses face in implementing sustainable practices and the opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.