Distance learning course Sustainability Management
Transform companies sustainably and develop innovative business models
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The distance learning course "Sustainability Manager" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7389621.
Author: Mirjam Gawellek
- What is sustainability? Concepts, goals, agendas.
- Planetary boundaries - how far can we go?
- Ecosystems, social systems, economic systems.
- Legal regulations and funding opportunities.
- Sustainability, justice, common sense - why everything belongs together.
- Solutions: What we need to do now.
Author: Dr. Sascha Genders
- Why the economy? Why sustainability?
- Fundamentals of business and corporate ethics.
- Ethics as a process of weighing up legitimate interests and goals.
- Dealing with the challenges of heterogeneous value systems.
- Strategies for implementing more sustainable processes in the company.
Author: Mirjam Gawellek
- Business models in the age of global challenges such as climate change, digitalization and disruption.
- Sustainability as a stress test for existing business models.
- Social and economic potential of new sustainable business models - examples and case studies.
- Megatrends: Industry 4.0, digitalization and purpose orientation.
- Introduction to impact measurement.
- Carrying out futurefit analyses.
- Requirements for specialists and managers in the sustainable transformation of business models.
In this e-learning you will learn ...
- ... why our world needs you to think differently.
- ... the difference between the prevailing mindset and a sustainable mindset.
- ... to analyze your own way of thinking.
- ... know the possibilities and techniques to steer your thinking towards more sustainability.
You can find more information about this e-learning at www.haufe-akademie.de/36206
Author: Volker Rau
- Effective corporate management in change processes.
- From the psychology of change to the role of communication.
- Acquiring a new mindset and understanding of leadership.
- Positioning in your own organization from a systemic perspective.
- From the strategy implementation process to success monitoring.
- Setting up a change architecture taking into account classic (e.g. "Kotter model", "change curve") and reflective, perceptive approaches (e.g. "Theory U", "resonance concept").
- Considering stumbling blocks in the management of stakeholders.
- Work on cases from the practical experience of the course participants.
Author: Ursula Binder
- Transformation of the value creation logic - value orientation should once again have something to do with values.
- From strategy to the holistic anchoring of sustainability in companies.
- KPIs for measuring sustainability.
- The successful management of sustainability-oriented decisions.
- Sustainability as a driver of corporate success and structural change.
- Portfolio and scenario techniques.
Author: Heiner Weigand
- Definition, requirements and special features of sustainability marketing and communication.
- Development of sustainability marketing: key findings from market and consumer research, from value awareness to corporate culture.
- Strategies and tools of sustainability marketing and sustainability communication.
- Employer branding and recruiting in times of sustainability, change and disruption.
- Sustainability in product and pricing design as well as in distribution.
- Basics of sustainability reporting.
Author: Mirjam Gawellek
- Digitization - an end in itself?
- Potentials and challenges of digitalization in relation to sustainability.
- Challenges for cooperation in the company through digitalization.
- Strategies for the sustainable implementation of digital processes.
Authors: Katharina Knoll , Anna-Maja Schaefer
- The current EU directive: NFRD
- The new EU directive: CSRD
- The new standards: ESRS, ESAP, double materiality
- Sustainability reporting 2.0
- Investment in sustainable projects
- Sustainable financing
Author: Theresa Weigel
- Sustainable Innovation & Leadership: Concepts, fundamentals, impulses, opportunities and design options.
- Social entrepreneurship as the spearhead of sustainable business models.
- The manager as ethical decision-maker: the benefits of redefining your leadership qualities.
- Consumer research: from value awareness to corporate culture.
- Social Entrepreneurship Business Plan.
- Sustainable innovation in different contexts - mobility, energy, urban planning, nutrition, education and much more.
- Sustainable Innovation - Policy Frameworks.
- Implementation, case studies and best practices.
Author: Agathe Ziegler
- Ethics in international business: basics, standards, guidelines and SDGs.
- How to and know why - internationalize my guidelines.
- The value chain: recalculating the product life cycle.
- Export/import & export control: legal bases, human rights, regulations, master data check, dual use and Bafa licenses.
- Compliance - the ICP (Internal Compliance Program).
- Green Logistic.
- Supply Chain Act.
- training the module "Fundamentals of Sustainability."
- Onlinetraining the module "Sustainable Business Models."
- training training for the "Digitalization & Sustainability" module.
- training training for the "Sustainable Innovation & Leadership" module.
- training training for the module "CSR in an international context".
E-test and certificate:
The distance learning course can be completed with a two-part exam (e-exam and transfer task) . Upon successful completion, acertificate graded by the Haufe Akademie is issued. A discount is granted if the distance learning course and the exam are booked at the same time. Further information can be found in the "Distance learning course certified Sustainability Manager:in" (34267).
Learning environment
In your personal online learning environment , all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. You will also find interactive learning assessments and other additional content for your course, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.
Your benefit
- Qualification for the role of Sustainability Manager:in.
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the field of sustainability.
- Implementation of sustainability in the DNA of a company.
- Development of new business models.
- Management of change processes in the company.
- Generate enthusiasm for sustainable transformation.
- Knowledge of the basics of sustainability measurement.
- Knowledge of various instruments for sustainable controlling.
- Using a company's sustainability performance authentically and effectively in communication and marketing .
- The new requirements of EU regulation (CSRD, double materiality) for companies.
- Knowledge of the basics of sustainability reporting.
- Knowledge of the possibilities of sustainable debt financing and investments.
- Implementation of a sustainable management style.
- Knowledge of the international context of sustainability and solutions.
Technical management
Procedure
You will receive helpful learning tips via your online learning environment as soon as you book. You have access to all learning content at the start of the distance learning course.
Tool
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from various areas of the company who want to initiate sustainable transformation processes, develop new business models or deal with current trends and developments in the field of sustainability.
Sustainability managers and those interested in sustainability who are looking for well-founded and practical training that not only provides them with basic knowledge, but also opens up further specialization opportunities and includes key management skills.
Change agents, project managers, controllers, logisticians and HR managers who want to successfully support sustainable change processes in companies and improve their company's sustainability performance.
Career changers and newcomers who want to systematically and flexibly build up specialist knowledge and skills in the areas of sustainability, business transformation and change management.
Anyone who is interested in current trends and developments in the field of sustainability, who wants to build up personal skills and at the same time be a sustainability pioneer in concrete implementation.
Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!
Haufe Akademie's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.
Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!
Flexible: You learn independently of time and place
Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance
Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.
Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content
Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.
Learning community
In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!
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Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Training is guaranteed to take placePartial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 763.33 plus VAT.
€ 908.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00
FAQs
Sustainability is now a key factor in the success of companies. Regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and social pressure make it necessary not only to understand sustainability strategies, but also to actively shape them. This course will help you build the skills you need to manage transformation processes, combine environmental and social responsibility with economic goals, and ensure the long-term success of your company.
The Sustainability Management distance learning course provides you with comprehensive and practical knowledge to implement sustainability strategically, measurably, and effectively in your company. You will deal intensively with the basics of sustainability management, the development of sustainable corporate strategies, sustainable business models, ESG, CSR, sustainability controlling, and sustainability reporting. In addition, you will learn how change management and sustainable transformation can be successful, how stakeholders can be involved, and how sustainable communication works internally and externally. The distance learning course combines strategic, operational, and cultural aspects of sustainability and enables you to link ecological, social, and economic goals. This allows you to build the skills that are crucial for specialists and managers in the fields of sustainability management, ESG management, and sustainable corporate management today.
In practice, there is often a lack of a clear framework for linking sustainability to corporate strategy. Goals are often too general, not measurable, or not integrated into processes. The distance learning course shows you how to systematically structure sustainability, derive strategic goals, and link them to operational measures. This transforms sustainability from an abstract aspiration into a manageable management issue.
Many specialists and managers face the challenge of classifying and implementing different terms, expectations, and legal requirements in practice. This distance learning course provides you with a clear understanding of ESG, CSR, and sustainability reporting and shows how these topics interact in a meaningful way. You will learn to evaluate requirements, set priorities, and anchor sustainability in your company in a legally compliant and practical manner.
A key challenge is the lack of measurability of sustainability measures. Without key performance indicators, neither progress nor success can be demonstrated. In this distance learning course, you will learn how to define suitable sustainability indicators, collect data, and use it for controlling, reporting, and decision-making. This will enable you to manage sustainability in a fact-based manner and communicate credibly both internally and externally.
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