Corporate Sustainability

The private sector plays a crucial role in shaping our sustainable society. We can see this in the way that products and services have been developed, produced, and distributed. This places a great deal of pressure on the world’s natural resources. The private sector therefore holds the key to solving structural resource scarcity and environmental problems, notably those problems related to fossil energy use and climate change.More and more businesses believe they have a responsibility to tackle environmental challenges. But how can all businesses be forced to think of both the planet and making a profit? Does it work best when the pressure comes directly from governance in the form of economic sanctions and legislation? Or is it better when the pressure comes from consumers who demand sustainability? If so, how can we sway public opinion to favour the environment?In the Master’s in Corporate Sustainability, we look at all these aspects. Therefore, you can expect to learn about behavioural economics, organisational studies and innovation management as well as different environmentally-sustainable economies. Examples of sustainable economies include the we-economy, the bio-economy, the circular economy and the sharing economy. Another crucial question is whether these can all exist in today’s market as the focus is mainly placed on economic growth.You’ll be introduced to the most recent scientific insights, which will be illustrated by using numerous examples from the private sector: from cars and light bulbs to web shops selling items from coffee to chocolate. Due to the attention paid to both strategy and policy, you’ll be able to work as an advisor for both the private and public sector. You could even help governmental organisations and NGOs stimulate companies and consumers to make changes. Or you might end up working for a company in another sector and show them the power of environmental innovation.