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ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies for a Changing World

ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies for a Changing World As ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues continue to gain momentum, companies worldwide need to be able to incorporate ESG criteria into business decisions to make them sustainable. But this can be challenging since there often is no global consensus on the.
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Yale University

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Yale University is an Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1701, it has produced leaders in various domains, including politics, business, science, medicine, and the arts.

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Overview

As ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues continue to gain momentum, companies worldwide need to be able to incorporate ESG criteria into business decisions to make them sustainable. But this can be challenging since there often is no global consensus on the scope, standards, and metrics of ESG performance.

Business leaders and industry professionals must educate themselves and embrace the complexity of ESG in order to lead their organizations towards sustainability.

This course is designed to provide professionals from all backgrounds and industries with a foundational understanding of primary ESG concepts. Learners will gain perspectives on how a company’s economic, financial, and ethical purposes can and should be aligned for its overall performance.

The course is pragmatic and practical, leveraging real-world case studies.

The course is meant to be a holistic starting point for people of any background, providing a high-level understanding of ESG frameworks and concepts. The breadth of topics and relatable case studies should be appropriate for international audiences of any level, from early-stage careers to senior executives and directors of multinational companies.

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Yale University

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Climate Change Courses, Corporate Social Responsibility Courses


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