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The breadth of content, the rich and varied perspectives delivered from leaders across the sustainability field, and the resources to help me find my next opportunity are exactly what I was seeking! For a career switcher such as myself, the Sustainability Bootcamp has delivered.
Curriculum Breakdown
Week 1: Sustainability, ESG and CSR
Kick-off with an exploration of sustainability across industries, examining different types of work, its growing relevance and the evolution of key concepts. Dive into industry-specific terminology and discuss the similarities and differences in how sustainability, ESG and CSR are applied across sectors.
Week 2: Climate Science Essentials and Environmental Justice
Gain a solid foundation in climate science and understand the critical importance of setting science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for organizations. Explore the history and effects of environmental injustice and the disproportionate impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities. Discussions will focus on inclusive design and the implementation of sustainability strategies and solutions.
Week 3: Water Stewardship
Learn the importance of biodiversity and nature-based solutions. Explore a range of actionable strategies organizations can adopt to preserve ecosystems while advancing sustainability goals, from reforestation to green infrastructure.
Week 4: Nature-Based Solutions
Learn the importance of biodiversity and nature-based solutions. Explore a range of actionable strategies organizations can adopt to preserve ecosystems while advancing sustainability goals, from reforestation to green infrastructure.
Week 5: Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Frameworks
Examine the global regulatory landscape that’s shaping climate and sustainability efforts, from the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement to emerging regulations like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s carbon disclosure requirements and the European Green Deal. Learn to navigate the diverse landscape of sustainability reporting frameworks, including the EU Regulation on Central Securities Depositories, Global Reporting Initiative, Carbon Disclosure Project, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and more.
Week 6: Setting Sustainability Program Priorities
Learn how to identify and prioritize key sustainability topics for your organization. This week covers engaging stakeholders, conducting materiality assessments and effectively communicating sustainability efforts to create a focused and impactful strategy.
Week 7: GHG Accounting Principles (Part 1)
Discover the principles of GHG accounting, including data gathering strategies, leveraging reputable data sources and understanding emissions factors. This week offers a comprehensive introduction to GHG tracking and reporting.
Week 8: GHG Accounting Principles (Part 2)
Dive into GHG accounting, focusing on Scope 3 emissions inventories and carbon credits. Learn how to gather data for Scope 3 emissions and explore the role of carbon credits in offsetting emissions and achieving climate goals.
Week 9: Emissions Reduction Goal Setting and Decarbonization Strategies
Explore how to set ambitious yet achievable GHG reduction goals. Learn innovative decarbonization strategies, from electrification and renewable energy adoption to waste management, circularity and supply chain engagement for Scope 3 emissions.
Week 10: Bootcamp Summary and Sustainability Plan Report Outs
Conclude the course with a comprehensive review of all topics covered. Students will present executive summaries of their sustainability plans, demonstrating how they’ve applied course learnings to real-world organizational challenges.