Climate Change and Governance
Description
The aim of this module is to familiarise the students with measure that can be taken to mitigate against the the potential impacts of climate change on business operations with a particular emphasis on SMEs.The module explores the national and international policies which are driving the sustainability agenda and how organisations can change and adapt in response to these challenges. Environmental and climate related legislation and and protocols are also examined at an EU and national level.
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate the financial and organisational impacts of national and international sustainability targets on business operations
Assess the opportunities presented by energy efficiency and environmental funding schemes.
Analyse the main drivers and barriers to environmental sustainability in organisational settings.
Articulate the role of leadership in relation to the design and implementation of successful sustainability initiatives.
Evaluate current best practice approaches to business environmental sustainability
Integrate sustainability into organisational planning and practice.
Develop a corporate social responsibility policy appropriate for a small to medium sized enterprise.
Critically reflect on the role ethics has to play in the context of climate change and governance