Sustainable Business

Business sustainability professionals play crucial roles in integrating environmental, social, and economic goals into business strategies. These professionals assess the impacts of business practices, develop strategies to address sustainability challenges, and implement initiatives to improve social and environmental impact. Careers in business sustainability span across corporate roles, consulting, government, and entrepreneurship, offering opportunities to work in areas such as corporate strategy, environmental management, and green product development. This field is growing rapidly as companies increasingly recognize the importance of sustainable practices in mitigating climate change and enhancing long-term profitability. Early career professionals in this sector often work on sustainability measurement and reporting (projects that promote efficiency), and project management of sustainability initiatives, ensuring that businesses not only comply with regulations but also lead in innovation and positive corporate impact.

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Sustainability Excellence Associate Bootcamp

Join the Sustainable Business Club for a 2-day bootcamp (March 28-29) to prepare for the International Society of Sustainability Professionals Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) exam, which will provide SEA certification!

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In addition to LinkedIn Learning, the following resource hubs offer specialized training and knowledge related to sustainability.

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Change Management Foundations

Taught by Scott Mautz
The need to manage change successfully is more common and more important for a leader’s career than ever, and a…

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Tackling climate change has moved from being a priority to an issue that demands immediate action. We, and the planet,…

Sustainability Foundations: Core Concepts

Taught by Amy Luers
Solving the environmental crisis we’re in is a critically important topic for everyone to consider in life and at work,…

Cert Prep: LEED Green Associate

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Are you both passionate and knowledgeable about the latest green building principles and practices? If so, earning the LEED Green…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Taught by Fulya Kocak
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…

Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Taught by Earl Stice
Corporations conduct business activities that have an impact on the environment, peoples’ lives, and on notions of ethics and transparency.…

Sustainable and ESG Supply Chains

Taught by Eddie Davila
We’ve all experienced how supply chains can break down, but what can you do to keep your organization’s supply chains…

Transform Your Business through Sustainability and Climate Leadership

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability and climate action have become key requirements for business leadership today. In this course, LinkedIn Changemaker and sustainability and…

Circular Economy Business Strategies

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
The circular economy is a global movement to design out waste, make things last longer, and regenerate nature. Governments and…

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