ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

Duke University via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/esg-essentials-sustainable-business

Introduction

Discover ESG principles, their role in global challenges, and their growing impact on modern business.

Build fluency in ESG terminology and concepts to communicate effectively.

Identify key stakeholders driving ESG initiatives and shaping its landscape.

Syllabus

Course Overview

In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.

Decoding ESG

In this module, you’ll uncover what ESG stands for, why it’s increasingly vital, and how core principles guide solutions to pressing global issues. You’ll also trace its growth, familiarize yourself with essential terms, and identify the key influencers in the ESG landscape.

Overview

This beginner-friendly course provides a foundational introduction to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their critical role in addressing global environmental and societal challenges. Participants will explore ESG’s growing importance in business and policy, learn key terminology, and gain insights into major players in the ESG landscape. Designed for individuals across all roles and industries, this course equips learners with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolvi

Skills

Reviews

Final quiz questions were not worded/structured well and one had a typo.