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ESG and Climate Change

Master ESG principles and climate change impacts on business. Learn risk assessment, governance strategies.

Master ESG principles and climate change impacts on business. Learn risk assessment, governance strategies.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Materiality of ESG Factors Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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ESG and Climate Change

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Analyze climate-related risks and opportunities for businesses

  • Understand public and private environmental governance mechanisms

  • Evaluate strategies for building climate resilience

  • Assess the role of climate disclosures in ESG

  • Implement product stewardship and circular economy principles

Skills you'll gain

ESG Analysis
Climate Risk Assessment
Environmental Governance
Sustainability Strategy
Net-Zero Economy
Climate Disclosure
Product Stewardship
Green Marketing
Climate Resilience
Circular Economy

This course includes:

3.5 Hours PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Desktop, Tablet

FullTime access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course examines the intersection of climate change and business strategy in the modern economy. Students learn to analyze climate-related risks and opportunities, understand public and private environmental governance mechanisms, and evaluate strategies for building climate resilience. The curriculum covers essential topics including climate disclosures, ecosystem services, insurance solutions, and product stewardship, preparing learners to address environmental challenges in business contexts.

Introduction to Sustainability, Climate Risk & Opportunity

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Public and Private Governance to Address Climate Change Goals

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Building Climate Resilience through Creative Private Solutions

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Extended Producer Responsibility, Product Stewardship, and the Circular Economy

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Sarah Light
Sarah Light

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15,725 Students

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Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics

Sarah E. Light is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental law, corporate sustainability, and business innovation. Professor Light has explored various topics, including the regulatory implications of transportation platforms like Uber and Lyft, the role of private carbon fees in corporate governance, and the U.S. military's influence on technological innovation aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption. Her scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals such as the Stanford Law Review, Columbia Law Review, and Duke Law Journal.In recognition of her teaching excellence, Professor Light has received multiple awards, including the Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards in 2018 and 2019, as well as an Excellence in Teaching Award in the MBA Program in 2017. She is known for her engaging courses on topics such as "ESG and Climate Change," where she educates students on critical issues related to environmental governance and corporate responsibility.Before joining Wharton, Professor Light served for ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where she was Chief of the Environmental Protection Unit. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University (where she was a Rhodes Scholar), and a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University. Through her research and teaching, Sarah Light continues to shape the discourse around environmental law and business ethics, preparing students to navigate complex challenges in sustainability and corporate governance.

ESG and Climate Change

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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