Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
Boost your sustainability career as you gain the practical skills to conduct an environmental cost-benefit analysis with this online course from Deakin University.
Duration
2 weeks
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3 hours
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Established
1974
Location
Melbourne, Australia
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Reducing your organisation’s carbon footprint can provide many benefits beyond helping the environment. You can save on operating costs, improve your reputation, and prepare for potential carbon regulations in the future.
However, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to make your carbon reduction decisions align with business goals.
This two-week course will arm you with the skills to be able to choose and implement strategies for carbon reduction in your organisation.
What’s more, you’ll gain expertise in environmental cost-benefit analysis to translate climate action into real value for your company.
You’ll start by exploring practical issues in environmental benefits and costs.
This will help you learn how to evaluate options through an environmental lens to make strategic yet sustainable decisions.
To help you conduct a thorough environmental cost-benefit analysis, you’ll gain an understanding of environmental economic concepts such as property rights and market failures.
With this knowledge, you’ll stand out in your practical abilities to drive positive climate impact through data-driven decisions.
Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks to strengthen your organisation’s sustainability.
Guided by industry experts, you’ll develop career-advancing skills to become a sustainability leader in your organisation.
After completing the course, further your knowledge and earn university credits with our ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ microcredential.
Meet your teaching team and other learners, and find key information about this course, including useful tips and links to help you get the most out of your learning.
Scarcity and opportunity cost, static efficiency and economic surplus, and competitive markets and equilibrium.
Property rights and market failures, and externality, inequity and unsustainability.
Reflect on the key ideas presented throughout this course.
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