Sustainability Analysis and Actions
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Explain key sustainability contexts
Explain the environmental, social, and economic context of sustainability.
Describe sustainability dimensions
Describe the multiple dimensions of sustainability as they apply in a modern land-based context.
Apply sustainability tools
Apply discipline-specific tools and concepts to drive improved sustainability and competitiveness, complying with regulatory, legal, and social demands.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an in-depth study of sustainability and its broad construct, exploring its environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Students examine linkages to existing analysis and reporting frameworks and develop appropriate strategies and actions, particularly as they apply in modern land-based contexts. The course emphasizes applying discipline-specific tools to drive improved sustainability outcomes while meeting regulatory, legal, and social expectations.
Course Content
- Environmental, social, and economic context of sustainability
- Dimensions of sustainability in modern land-based contexts
- Analysis and reporting frameworks for sustainability
- Development of sustainability strategies and actions
- Application of discipline-specific sustainability tools and concepts
- Linkages between organizational actions and broader sustainability objectives
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from specified courses
Any level 100, 200, or 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental management
Agribusiness
Sustainability consulting
Compliance
Future employment opportunities might be
Sustainability advisor
Environmental consultant