Welcome to Sustainability 101
After completing this course, you will understand the basics of sustainability along with key terms and concepts. This foundational course prepares you to begin applying sustainability principles to your business.
Your Journey
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Sustainability as a Business Strategy
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Case Studies
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ESG Basics
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“E” Defined
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"S" Defined
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"G" Defined
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Check Your Knowledge!
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Water
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Water Audit Checklist
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Energy
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Energy Audit Checklist
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Renewable Energy
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Transportation
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Transportation Audit Checklist
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Waste
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Waste Audit Checklist
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Check Your Knowledge!
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Social
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Governance
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Conclusion
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Give the gift of feedback!
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About this course
- $29.97
- 22 lessons
- No prior experience needed
- Duration of 45 min aprox. of fully online content
- Study at your own pace
Bonuses
For a limited time, we're even including free access to our "Little Green Book" of Sustainability Terms and our quick audit guides.
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The Little Green Book
$19.97 valueStep confidently into the world of sustainability with "The Little Green Book." Thoughtfully curated for both beginners and eco-conscious experts, this compact guide offers a clear and engaging introduction to the key terms and concepts that define sustainability.
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Quick Audit Guides
$100 valueDownloadable, quick audit guides in 4 areas of environmental sustainability: energy, waste, water, and transportation. Use these guides to audit your business and identify easy improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What teaching methods and assessments will be used in this course?
Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and practical. You’ll experience a mix of multimedia content, real-world problem-solving exercises, and interactive assignments. Assessments include knowledge checks throughout the course and scenario-based questions at the end of each lesson. Don’t worry—these are all designed to help you learn and are not scored, so they won’t impact your course completion status.
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Do I need any special software or equipment for this course?
Since our courses are fully online, you’ll just need a computer or tablet with internet access. No special software licenses are required—everything you need is accessible through your browser. If you have any specific questions about technical requirements, feel free to reach out!
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Who are the facilitators for this course?
Our courses are led by experienced instructional designers who specialize in making sustainability education both effective and enjoyable. While the courses are fully online, you can learn more about the talented team behind them on our About page, where we share their backgrounds, qualifications, and the unique expertise they bring to the table.
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Can I take more than one course at a time, or will they clash with each other?
Our courses are designed to be flexible, so you can take multiple courses at once without any scheduling conflicts. Plus, each course is self-contained and doesn’t require prior experience or knowledge from other courses, making it easy to jump in and start learning.
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Are there any additional payments required?
It's just a single payment of $29.97. There are no hidden fees or extra payments required—you get full access to the course content with that one payment!
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What’s your policy on cancellations, withdrawals, and refunds?
We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or withdraw from a course, please contact us as soon as possible. Our refund policy varies depending on how far you are into the course, but we’re here to help and can work with you to find the best solution. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions, concerns or questions.
What our previous students say
Very Informative
brooklyn spears
Great features, very engaging and informative. I really like all of the examples shown, it helps put it all together.
Great features, very engaging and informative. I really like all of the examples shown, it helps put it all together.
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Maria Fernanda Levis
There is a lot of theory around Sustainability. This 101 course takes you through some practical approaches and provides you with tools and ideas to begin taking action in our companies. Thank you.
There is a lot of theory around Sustainability. This 101 course takes you through some practical approaches and provides you with tools and ideas to begin taking action in our companies. Thank you.
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Tom Berte
It was good, quick easy lessons. However I was able to answer the questions without having to remember any of the information. Make questions harder. Overall I think this course is well marketed and made for higher ranking businessmen and bus...
Read MoreIt was good, quick easy lessons. However I was able to answer the questions without having to remember any of the information. Make questions harder. Overall I think this course is well marketed and made for higher ranking businessmen and businesswomen. I think to including links to where people could find environmental tax rebates would be helpful in convincing profit driven businesses invest in the environment. This course however in not well made for lower level employees. Hearing about the environmental success of ikea and Starbucks doesn’t do anything to incentivize a lower level employee. Give examples on how this could positively effect them
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