Module 12: Introduction to Economic Sustainability
Economic sustainability is one of the pillars of sustainability which focuses on the economic aspect of sustainability. Understanding of Sustainability and Economics together helps businesses to discover innovative ways to promote sustainable economic growth.
Overview :
One of the 3 main pillars of sustainability is Economic Sustainability. Making businesses more sustainable starts with the decision of making principles and business practices without engaging in environmental trade-off. This in turn affects the global economy. In this Module, we will focus on how the businesses can be more sustainable while remaining profitable for a long-term.
What you will learn :
- What is economic sustainability and how is it important for businesses?
- Benefits of Economic Sustainability
- Green business and its financing : Green Financing, Green bonds, Green Economy
Sustainability, Economic Sustainability, Green Economy, Sustainable Finance, Green Financing, Green Bonds
Topics
1. What is Economic Sustainability?
Economic sustainability looks at the long - term methods to sustain the resources and the business. Creating a green/sustainable business with a strong economic model can suffice to both the corporates as well the environmentalists.
2. Why Economic Sustainability?
Now that we know economic sustainability is necessary to sustain any economic model. Let's understand how does it help the businesses in the long - term.
3. Sustainable Finance
In this section, a new concept of Finance ecosystem will be introduced. This will covers the concept of implementing financial tools to address social and environmental issues.
4. Introduction to Green Economy
In the environmental and sustainability domain, Green economy is the next big thing in order to facilitate all the environmental related projects.