Why Sustainability Matters? A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about sustainability and why it matters

What you'll learn
Understand fundamental definitions of sustainability
Learn about sustainability performance measures and indicators
Understand and identify sustainability rating systems
Define principles of sustainable engineering
Understand the principles of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Requirements
No prior knowledge about sustainability is required to take this course. You will learn the basic elements of sustainability in the context of engineering and the environment.
Description
In this course, I will teach you the fundamentals of sustainability and why it matters. You will learn the basic elements of sustainability in the context of engineering and the environment.

If you are curious to know more about sustainability and how you can contribute to building a sustainable future, then you need to join me in this online course. We will go over the three pillars of sustainability: society, the economy, and the environment also known as people, profit, and the planet. You will also learn about the fundamental definitions related to sustainability such as the circular economy and sustainable development.

By the end of this course, you will master the following concepts

Fundamental definitions of sustainability

Principles of sustainable engineering

Sustainability performance measures and indicators

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Sustainability rating systems

There is no prior knowledge in sustainability or engineering or environmental sciences needed to take this course. You will be guided through the course contents and will be able to define and understand the basic definitions related to sustainability. This course is not exclusive to any particular audience and everyone can benefit from the contents. Sustainability is a very general concept and can be applied to many industries as well as our day-to-day life habits. By mastering your sustainability knowledge, you will be able to contribute to building a better future for the next generations.

Who this course is for
Anyone who is curious to know more about sustainability and how you can contribute to building a sustainable future.