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The ABC of sustainability

Campus BBVA

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The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.
The course is an introduction to sustainability, regarded as a cross-cutting discipline in our society (in the public and private international spheres) that’s based on the most updated public information on economic, social and environmental issues. It outlines how sustainability is holistically applicable to everyday situations in the population, natural resource use and the global economy and in its interaction with the biosphere, as well as social factors such as a fair transition, equity, equality, diversity, human rights, education and health. 

By the end of this course you’ll have obtained a broad overview of the key challenges and potential solutions to achieve sustainable, socially just and environmentally possible development while respecting the planetary boundaries.

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Beginner Level

No prior knowledge of the subject is required

Approx. 12 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Understanding sustainability, learning about the use of natural resources and forming opinions about social and environmental issues.

Skills you will gain

Sustainable Business
Critical Thinking
sustainable development

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

No prior knowledge of the subject is required

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?

Try Coursera for Business

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Campus BBVA
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Campus BBVA

BBVA es un grupo financiero global fundado en 1857 con una visión centrada en el cliente. Tiene una posición de liderazgo en el mercado español, es la mayor institución financiera de México y cuenta con franquicias líder en América del Sur. Es el primer accionista de Garanti BBVA en Turquía y posee un importante negocio de banca de inversión, transaccional y de mercados de capital en EE.UU.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Definition, global context and international sustainability frameworks

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 14 min), 17 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Welcome to the course 1mWhat’s sustainability? 1mOther meanings of sustainability 2mSustainability vis-à-vis the five current crises 2mSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1mMajor challenges1mAnother way of viewing the SDGs1mHow did the Paris Agreement come about?1m

17 readings

Why is sustainability important?5mConcept and chronology10mWould you like to learn more about sustainability? 5mEffects of the pandemic: Health crisis5mEffects of the pandemic: Economic crisis5mEffects of the pandemic: Social crisis 20mEffects of the pandemic: Environmental crisis 15mEffects of the pandemic: Political crisis5mWould you like to learn more about the SDGs?20mThe role of companies in the 2030 Agenda10mThe role of SMEs in the 2030 Agenda5mThe five steps of the SDG Compass20mLet’s take a look at an example: Upcycling the Ocean2mHow are the countries doing?10mA global agreement on climate action 10mClimate change mitigation and adaptation10mWhat can companies do?10m

2 practice exercises

Show what you have learned5mShow what you have learned10m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Actors of change, environment and climate change

3 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 39 min), 15 readings, 2 quizzes

13 videos

The Stakeholder Radar1mActors of change towards a just and regenerative society (I)10mActors of change towards a just and regenerative society (II)9mActors of change towards a just and regenerative society (III)5mThe tragedy of the commons 1mHuman exploitation and the effects of climate change 2mWhat do the experts think?1mEnergy use and the energy transition 1mWater and agriculture: Two interrelated systems 1mA brief introduction to environmental policies 1mTerrestrial ecosystems: why are they important? 1mMarine ecosystems: why are they important? 1mThe impact of climate change on people, society and companies1m

15 readings

Actors of change 10mWould you like to learn more about the Stakeholder Radar? 5mHow can we secure their engagement? 15mLet’s take a look at an example: Self-regulation of water resources 5mGoals, scenarios and situations5mThe transition towards a more sustainable energy model (I) 15mThe transition towards a more sustainable energy model (II)15mSustainability-related challenges 5mGreenhouse gas emissions 10mThe environmental impact of agriculture and food10mLet’s take a look at an example: pollution in cities5mBiodiversity, forests and species20mHuman rights and biodiversity 5mOcean conservation 10mWhat can companies do?10m

2 practice exercises

Show what you have learned5mShow what you have learned5m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Inclusive economic growth, sustainability and sustainable finance

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 6 min), 11 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

The economic and social context 1mPopulation growth 51sHuman rights and equality1mThe role of finance in sustainable development 1m

11 readings

Economic growth10mLet’s take a look at an example: China20mHistorical growth of the world’s population 10mCauses and consequences of population growth 10mProjections and trends in the evolution of the world population10mThe protect, respect and remedy framework10mWhat can companies do?25mThe Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) Report15mWhy is the financial sector important in the transition towards a sustainable future? 10mThe key role of regulation in the sustainable transition10mChallenges and opportunities10m

2 practice exercises

Show what you have learned5mShow what you have learned5m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Sustainability measurement and reporting

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 5 min), 9 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Tools for measuring sustainability1mMeasuring what really matters1mWhat have you learned? 2m

9 readings

Why are sustainability reports important?10mThe benefits of disclosure and transparency 10mBBVA’s materiality matrix30mHow to measure biodiversity and the ecosystems10mSustainability report10mWould you like to find out more about Week 1?30mWould you like to find out more about Week 2?30mWould you like to find out more about Week 3?25mWould you like to find out more about Week 4?15m

1 practice exercise

Show what you have learned5m

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