Study Guide

Objective

The goal is for the participants to have a basic knowledge of concepts and ways of thinking within sustainability and the circular economy. Furthermore, the participants must anchor and concretize these questions in a concrete business environment, preferably their own.

Content

Sustainability and circular economy as concepts are today real "buzzwords". In this course, we will try to clarify the concepts and, above all, make concrete what they can mean for your own organization. Man's impact on the ecosystem and the finite natural resources pose major challenges for humanity. Some only see costs and inconvenience, others see great opportunities to do something good and at the same time strengthen the company's competitiveness. Of course, we invest in opportunities and development.

The earth's resources are finite, economic growth is infinite, how does it go together?
What must we stop doing and what must we start doing?
Central concepts and basic principles in sustainability and circular economy.
Life cycle analysis for goods and services.
CO2 calculations, what are they and why do SMEs need to deal with such?
So what can all this mean in practice for a small or medium-sized company?

Materials

In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the realization of the course, the following is recommended:

- Hedenmark, M., Frick P. (2016) Vad är cirkulär ekonomi? e-bok, Re-Makers.
- Granqvist, P. (2012) CSR i praktiken: hur företag jobbar med hållbarhet för att förtjäna pengar, e-bok.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements.

Further information

Target group: Leaders and experts at various levels in industry and business.