Sustainable Systems at Work | Healthy Children | Global Warming: Changing CO2urse
Sustainable Systems at Work
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A five-session course for the workplace, designed to further organization sustainability initiatives. Discussion Course Goals :
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Topics Covered:
- Seeing the Big Picture:
- Consider the case for sustainability from a social, ecological and economic perspective
- Compare “industrial Age” thinking with a systems thinking approach
- Identify the threats and opportunities current global trends present for your organization
- Identify actions to reduce energy use and promote efficiency - Taking a Closer Look:
- Evaluate different views of what constitutes a sustainable business
- Examine the concept of “sustainable consumerism”
- Consider the potential for eco-design and innovation in creating a sustainable organization
- Identify actions that address the impact of materials used and waste generated - Framing Sustainability:
- Consider sustainability frameworks and evaluate for potential fit within your organization
- Examine case studies of successful strategies and implementation
- Identify the “nature’s services” your organization depends upon
- Identify actions to reduce fossil fuel consumption used in transportation - Seeing It Through:
- Identify qualities, tools and resources needed for the transition to sustainability
- Consider the potential for employees to take leadership roles in promoting sustainability
- Consider one’s personal sphere of influence and the power to make change
- Identify actions to conserve water and promote a more sustainable food system - Focusing on Action:
- Identify, prioritize and plan for integration of sustainability goals