Sustainability Course

Sustainability for Business Growth

Prepare for business success in a dynamic future.

Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced

Course Summary

Discounts

The following GoBlue pricing discounts are available and cannot be combined. Please contact us at [email protected] for a promotional code that will allow you to apply the eligible discount to your registration.

With 15 or more enrollments, you may want to consider a custom program for your organization. Please contact us to learn more about our partnership opportunities.

Once you have paid, a discount cannot be added retroactively.

THESE DISCOUNTS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR PARTNER PROGRAMS.

Name	Details	Level
Group Discount Level 1	Enroll 3-4 participants in one course offering.	5%
Group Discount Level 2	Enroll 5 or more participants in one course offering.	10%
U.S. Government	Current employees with .gov email (not applicable to government contractors).	10%
U.S. Military	Active duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans.	10%
Students	Currently enrolled student from any university; please send photo of date-stamped student ID.	10%
Michigan Engineering Professional Education Alumni	Past participants of any Michigan Engineering Professional Education certificate course.	10%
U-M Alumni	U-M alumni from any school or department – please send uniqname to [email protected] for confirmation.	20%
U-M Students and Staff	Current U-M students, faculty, and staff – please send uniqname to [email protected] for confirmation.	20%

	Instruction Time	Completion Time	CEUs
Sustainability for Business Growth	TBD	TBD	TBD

Sustainability is an essential consideration for business success as we look toward the future. The Sustainability for Business Growth course empowers professionals to integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into their business strategies. With this approach, professionals can create long-term value for the planet and their bottom line.

Instructor Preet Gill, Head of Sustainability and Digitalization in the Electronics and ADAS Division for ZF Group, leads learners through this online course. Participants gain actionable tools and frameworks to craft business strategies that prioritize responsible decision-making and innovation.

This course empowers participants to use sustainability as a driving force for market differentiation and societal impact.

Learning Objectives

Explain core sustainability concepts and types of emissions and their business relevance.
Articulate the business case for sustainability including cost, risk reduction, revenue and brand benefits.
Apply strategy tools to design a sustainability roadmap and conduct a materiality assessment.
Implement projects based on Return on Sustainability Investment, define KPIs, and build an implementation plan.
Evaluate legal and policy context and align corporate actions with major agreements and regulations.
Assess technology and innovation options and present real-world success stories to inform adoption.
Learn about keytrends that will influence the future and prepare adaptive strategies for long-term business resilience.

Course Overview

Introduction to Sustainability in Business

Introduction to sustainability in business — definitions, stakeholder map, value chain impacts
Understanding types of emissions — scope 1, 2, 3; measurement basics and reporting

Sustainability as a Strategic Driver for Business Growth

The business case for sustainability — risk, ROI, investor expectations, market signals
What is a circular economy — principles, business models, metrics

Strategies for Implementing Sustainability

Strategies for implementing sustainability — governance, supply chain, procurement, behavior change
Return on Sustainability Investment ROSI™ implementation — step-by-step calculation, KPI selection, resource planning

Strategy Tools for Corporate Sustainability

Actionable strategy toolkit — frameworks such as Hoshin Kanri X Matrix, OKRs, Triple Layer Business Models, SMART Goals, Systems Approach
Double sustainability materiality assessment — step-by-step instructions and stakeholder engagement

Global Policy, Law, and Frameworks for Sustainable Business

Historical context and foundational sustainability definitions
Selected agreements, laws, and regulations — compliance checklist and business implications

Implementing Sustainability—Challenges, Myths, and Practical Solutions

Challenges in implementing sustainability with practical solutions

Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Business

Innovation and technology in sustainability — case study analysis and transferable practices

The Future of Business and Sustainability

The future of business and sustainability — trends and opportunities

Who Should Attend

Anyone curious about the intersection of business innovation and sustainability is encouraged to attend. This course is ideal for professionals across a range of roles and industries, including:

Engineers and product designers integrating sustainability into innovation
Business leaders and managers seeking to align sustainability with organizational goals
Sales and marketing professionals looking to position sustainability as a unique selling point
Procurement specialists aiming to incorporate responsible practices in supply chains
HR professionals interested in leveraging social aspects of sustainability