The content of the course is based on increased business advantages that can arise from strategic sustainability practices and management. In a world where climate- and environmental challenges dominate the business agenda, sustainability creates competitive advantage, credibility and trust. The course content covers both a theoretical background on sustainability for industry, and practical tools and procedures that can assist industrial companies and professionals to develop more sustainable production systems.

More specifically, the course introduces a basic introduction to the concept of sustainable development including the three dimensions of sustainability: economical, environmental and social; the global Sustainable Development Goals in the United Nations’ Agenda 2030; as well as a discussion on values and stakeholder perspectives. Further, the course deepens the understanding on complex systems and provides practical tools for implementing sustainability in business. All aspects are taught with an emphasis on how concepts, tools and procedures can assist in building value for the company.

After passing the course, the students should be able to:

1.     Apply the concept of sustainable development and the context where it is applicable for industry and the industrial system

2.     Describe and critically review which sustainability practice tools that can be used to contribute with value for the corporation, its customers and the overall society

3.     Describe and critically reflect on concepts within industrial sustainability, such as corporate social responsibility and circular economy

4.     Analyse and practically train tools for sustainability work, such as environmental management systems, life cycle assessment, and energy and material flow analysis

5.     Analysing and critically reflect on risks and opportunities from an industry company perspective based on a systems approach by foresee potential and likely future scenarios in an unpredictable world.

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Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• INLA - Assignment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner decides, in consultation with KTH's coordinator for disabilities (Funka), about possible adapted examination for students with documented, permanent disabilities. The examiner may permit other examination format for re-examination of individual students.

Assignment ( INLA )

Written exam ( TEN1 )

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.