Circular Economy and Sustainable Business

Over eight weeks, this hands-on, interactive course will introduce you to circularity models, examine the underlying principles, and dissect the misunderstandings around “recycle, reuse” as foundational to circularity. You will explore real-life applications of circularity in business management according to the new “innovate, sustain” paradigm. You will also delve into balancing opportunities and challenges in employing circularity frameworks to advance sustainable business transitions and stakeholder practices.

After completing the program, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the interplay between business management, sustainability, and multi-stakeholder practices and integrate circularity principles across business domains.
• Identify and balance the challenges and opportunities in employing circularity frameworks to advance sustainable business transitions.
• Interpret and communicate circularity outcomes across a wide range of stakeholders.

• Develop problem-solving skills to integrate circularity concepts into operational and financial applications. 
• Become comfortable analyzing qualitative and quantitative circularity metrics.
• Define environmental and social dimensions for companies, investors, consumers, and the public sector to enable the benefits of circularity.

• Eight weeks in length
• Weekly, self-paced interactive learning modules and assignments are time-sensitive and should be completed by the set deadlines
• Synchronous sessions and live question and answer sessions 
• Mentors will provide continuous support and encourage a dynamic and positive learning environment

The world is shifting toward a circular economy, and twenty-first-century businesses need to be prepared. They must “design out” waste from their processes and products at the concept stage and address potential problems at the source. The digital age is a global one, and environmental and social responsibility is no longer negotiable. Every industry—from the fashion sector to oil and gas—is looking for ways to take part in the circular economy. According to Forbes, 73% of consumers are willing to change their habits in order to support the environment. From a business standpoint, the competitive advantage is undeniable.