BUSN-620 : Sustainability Risk Management

Law: Business Law | School of Law | LW

  • LSAP Goal 1 Response to the Cry of the Earth
  • LSAP Goal 2 Response to the Cry of the Poor
  • LSAP Goal 3 Ecological Economics
  • LSAP Goal 4 Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
  • LSAP Goal 5 Ecological Education
  • LSAP Goal 7 Community Resilience and Empowerment
  • 1 No Poverty
  • 2 Zero Hunger
  • 3 Good Health and Well Being
  • 4 Quality Education
  • 5 Gender Equality
  • 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  • 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  • 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • 10 Reduced Inequalities
  • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  • 13 Climate Action
  • 14 Life Below Water
  • 15 Life on Land
  • 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • 17 Partnerships for the Goals
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Logo

About this Course

This course is part of the Online Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management. Online MLS courses are not open to Juris Doctor students. Explore risk management frameworks and principles through the lens of sustainability in order to address domestic and global resource-productivity challenges in terms of human rights, climate, energy sources, supply chains, transportation, food, land, water, health, safety, basic materials, and government regulations. Examine the methods used by companies to tackle mounting environmental, social, governance (ESG) and sustainability-related risks affecting corporate performance. Learn how to proactively respond to market-wide sustainability risks by capitalizing on resilience opportunities with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that protect people and planet and mutual prosperity. Develop risk mitigation strategies by evaluating durability, green business-building, net zero decarbonization, technology investments, and the circular economy.