Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student
- understands the role of economic, social and environmental responsibility as an integrated part of the corporate strategy and everyday business
- is able to evaluate and analyze environmental and social performance of companies
- is able to determine different standards, certificates and labels concerning CSR and their role in company communication
- is familiar with the basic idea of environmental management and knows how to use it in strategic decision making

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of online teaching materials as well as 1 or 2 essays, some short answer questions and other smaller assignments. Based on student´s own choice, one essay can be compensated by other modes of presentation.

Timing and attendance

15.9. - 11.12.2020 online

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be delivered via reppu online platform by the teacher, partly collected/created by students.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher

Exam retakes

no exam

Learning environment

The course can be fully completed online. The assignments are partly related to working life and existing companies.

Student time use and work load

The course can be completed individually.

Contents

Responsibility & business strategy
Responsible and ethical leadership
PPP concept (planet-profit-people)
Stakeholder engagement
Communications and CSR-reporting
Environment as a competitive advantage
Supply chain management & green logistics principles
Responsibility in financing

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Required assignments are not delivered or they are inadequate or they are not delivered during the course implementation