你将学到什么
Explore the concept of sustainability and critically analyse the fundamentals of sustainable development
Develop an in-depth understanding of the triple-bottom concept of sustainability and evaluate the application of the environmental protection, economic growth and social justice principles on business operations
Demonstrate an increased awareness of the impacts of logistics on the environment and evaluate the effects of globalised supply chain processes on diverse societies, economies and ecosystems
Evaluate the role of international and domestic environmental legislation in the promotion of sustainable logistics practices and understand the importance of legal compliance for businesses
Comprehend the key attributes of the green logistics and sustainable supply chain concepts
Develop an informed understanding and critical appreciation of the concept of corporate social responsibility in terms of ethical sourcing of materials and suppliers
Illustrate how businesses can add value to their supply chains by developing ethical material sourcing standards and responsible supplier selection criteria as part of their supplier code of conduct
Critically assess the environmental performance of supply chain processes through the application of international standards (eg ISO 14001) and metrics (eg the GreenScor model)
课程概况
On this course, you will be introduced to the main principles of sustainable development in business and green logistics. You will examine the environmental, financial, and social impacts of logistics and procurement operations at a local and global scale, and learn why these need to be minimised.
You will have the opportunity to explore the key policies and laws regulating supply chain functions that aim to protect the environment. You will also be introduced to the methods that assess the environmental performance of supply chains, in order to improve current practices and monitor progress.
课程大纲
Sustainability
The triple-bottom line
Environmental legislation
International treaties
Sustainable supply chains
Sustainable development goals
Corporate social responsibility
面向人群
This course is suitable for logistics professionals and individuals with an interest in the environmental issues of business supply chain and logistics activities around the globe.
Please note that the individuals listed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
