- TNS Corporate Sustainability 2 hour course
- TNS Corporate Sustainability half day course
TNS Corporate Sustainability 2 hour course
Course description
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The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the business implications of sustainability. The course provides decision-making tools attendees can apply on a day-to-day basis, to help guide an organisation’s environmental, economic and social actions and steer it towards sustainability. |
Who should do the course
- Company Employees – that need to gain an understanding of sustainability and how to incorporate it into their everyday tasks. Examples:
- Junior and mid-level staff – those who need to understand how their roles impact the sustainability of the business
- Finance and Admin – understand sustainability and how this impacts the triple bottom line
Why do the course
- Equip employees with critical thinking tools to enable them to look at ways they can do their jobs differently and be more environmentally responsible
- Understand the principles of sustainability and the need to change
Course outline
Overview of the programme
- definitions of “environment” and “sustainability”
- current problems in aligning with Earth systems
- The Funnel - metaphor to illustrate changes required
How our planet is designed to work
- The Natural Cycle
- History timeline – from the beginning to current
What we are doing wrong
Nature’s Rules
The current linear materials flow model
Application of the principles
- How your products/services may be violating Nature’s Rules
- Brainstorming exercise – identify low hanging fru
Cost
R450 per person (excluding VAT) – Minimum of 20 people
Contact:
Bianca Uliana
Email:
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Cell: 072 494 1841
TNS Corporate Sustainability half day course
Course description
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The purpose of this course is to assist attendees to weave sustainability into the fabric of their organisations. The course provides decision-making tools that help to guide an organisation’s environmental, economic and social actions and steer it towards sustainability. |
Who should do the course
- Company Employees – that need to gain a deeper understanding of sustainability and how to incorporate it into the company strategy. Examples:
- Management - those who need to make decisions with regards to operating in a sustainable manner
- Sustainability – explore the TNS framework and discover what sustainability initiatives would be of business benefit
- Marketing – gain and understanding of sustainability and how to position your companies Eco-Advantage to your customers
Why do the course
- Understand the principles of sustainability and the need to change
- Equip employees with critical thinking tools to integrate environmental responsibility into their decision-making
- Understand The Natural Step Framework and explore its application for your organisation
Course outline
Overview of the programme
- definitions of “environment” and “sustainability”
- current problems in aligning with Earth systems
- The Funnel - metaphor to illustrate changes required
How our planet is designed to work
- Basic Science principles
- The Natural Cycle
- History timeline – from the beginning to current
What we are doing wrong
- Emphasize the need for change
- Personal responsibility
The 4 System Conditions for a sustainable society
- exercise in small groups to consolidate understanding
Application of the principles
- Behavioural analysis
- A future vision for the company
- The ‘backcasting’ approach to decision-making.
The current linear materials flow model
- 6 areas of application of sustainability principles/objectives
- Practical exercise – identify low hanging fruits
- Moving towards a cyclical, closed loop solution
Case histories of companies that have used this approach
Conclusion
- How do we measure success? Triple bottom-line reporting
- The way forward
Cost
R795 per person (excluding VAT) – Minimum of 20 people
Contact:
Email: sandrar@globalcarbonexchange.
com
Fax: 086 541 6842
Cell: +27 (0) 79 291 8478
Registration forms can be completed online at http://globalcarbonexchange.co.za/courses-learners-registration-form.html
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