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About the course: Unit 1: Principles of sustainable development. In this unit learners will cover: The definition of sustainable development; Human and global issues that impact sustainability; Common objections to sustainable development; Benefits of sustainable development and environmental management systems; The impact that organisations and the environment can have on each other; How a carbon footprint is calculated; How to manage carbon footprint in an organisation; How to reduce carbon footprint in an organisation and at home; What ‘resource efficiency’ means; Benefits of using resources efficiently; Circular sustainability; Consequences of organisations polluting the environment; How organisations help prevent pollution; How management structure can support environmental sustainability.
How will the course be delivered? Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor.
Starts Thursday 24 April, 2025
If you would like to learn more about man's impact on the environment, the Level 1 Award in Preventing Plastic Pollution will introduce you to the types and uses of plastics, the methods used to manage plastic waste and the ways plastic pollution can be reduced. You will also look at plastic…
Starts Monday 20 January, 2025
This short course focuses on the basic concepts of sustainability at a personal, local and global scale. You will learn about sustainable development, why natural resources are important and how global agriculture and industry effects us all. You will find out about the benefits of sustainable…
Environmental Monitoring
Free course
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness.
Environmental Monitoring
Free course
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness.
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