Sustainable Systems at Work
Sustainable Systems at Work is a five-session course for the workplace, designed to further organizational sustainability initiatives. NWEI's latest course addresses the greatest challenge any organization has when implementing corporate initiatives: engaging employees. This new program inspires innovation and creates alignment between employee actions and organizational objectives. Click here for more information on how this program and others have been used as part of organizational sustainability initiatives.
"At the end of the day, the role of
business is to generate prosperity and a better quality of life for everyone... we should never operate at the expense of the earth or societies or future generations."
-Ray Anderson
Discussion Course Goals:
• To evaluate the current economic model and consider the case for change
• To examine the concept of sustainability from an organizational perspective
• To evaluate principles and frameworks for guiding a vision
• To identify tools and strategies for implementing a framework
• To develop an action plan to advance organizational change
Topics Covered:
1. Seeing the Big Picture
-Consider the case for sustainability from a
social, ecological and economic perspective
-Compare "Industrial Age" thinking with a
systems thinking approach
-Identify the threats and opportunities current
global trends present for your organization
-Identify actions that can be taken within your
organization to reduce energy use
2. Taking a Closer Look
-Evaluate different views of what constitutes a
sustainable business
-Examine the concept of "sustainable
consumerism"
-Consider the potential for eco-design and
innovation in creating a sustainable
organization
-Identify actions that can be taken to address
materials used and waste generated by your
organization
3. Framing Sustainability
-Consider sustainability frameworks and
evaluate for potential fit within your
organization
-Examine case studies of successful strategies
implementation
-Identify the "nature's services" your
organization depends on
-Identify actions that can reduce transportation
used by your organization
4. Seeing it Through
-Identify qualities, tools, and resources needed
for the transition to sustainability
-Consider the potential for employees to take
leadership roles in promoting sustainability
-Consider one's personal sphere of influence and
the power to make change
-Identify actions to conserve water and lessen
the impact of food choices by your organization
5. Focusing on Action
-Identify, prioritize and plan for integration of
sustainability goals
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