Micro-Credential in Political Economy

The course is structured around four main topics, each delivered in a 3-hour interactive live session, and through a combination of preparatory videos and readings, you will achieve the following:

1. Foundations of Sustainability: Science, Economics, and Governance
   Gain essential insights into the basics of climate science, climate justice, and global responses to climate change, along with the economic, social, and governance challenges of implementing ESG policies.
2. Embedding Sustainability in Business Strategy
   Develop strategies for the integration of sustainable practices into business strategy and finance, aligning stakeholder relations and technological change with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
3. Sustainability Reporting and Supply Chains
   Understand sustainable supply chain management, risk mitigation, and the broader social and economic impacts of sustainability reporting and certification.
4. Society, Integrity, and Regional Perspectives
   Examine the societal dimensions of sustainability, including human rights, inclusiveness, green-washing, and regional challenges and opportunities in emerging markets like ASEAN.

This course will enable you to:

• Analyze key sustainability issues such as climate change and carbon pricing, and develop appropriate business strategies.
• Understand essential sustainability concepts, including the circular economy, emissions accounting, and green transitions.
• Apply strategic management frameworks to tackle a range of environmental, social, and ethical challenges in business.
• Develop critical thinking and analyze the core content of sustainability and social impact reports.

• Business and public-sector leaders seeking a practical, evidence-based approach to sustainability.
• Current and aspiring chief sustainability officers, and professionals transitioning into sustainability roles.
• Sustainability experts looking to understand how business leaders navigate ESG climate change, and biodiversity challenges.

This course has no formal prerequisites, but a background in business may be beneficial.