About the Program
Did you know that the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted new rules for publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related information in annual reports? Did you know that businesses that invest in sustainability outperform their peers?
Developed through the oversight of Penn State Sustainability and addressing key concepts covered in the International Society of Sustainability Professionals’ (ISSP) Sustainability Excellence Associate certification, this non-credit course sets you and your organization up to be well-positioned for the future of global commerce. The non-credit Sustainability Certificate at Penn State helps business professionals turn rigorous knowledge into meaningful action!
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Certificate Requirements
To receive the Sustainability Certificate, participants must successfully complete the Sustainability Program Coordinator course, maintaining at least a "C" average.
Career Potential
In order for businesses in all industries to be successful today, they will need sustainability coordinators to help assess, recommend, and implement plans to ensure the processes and policies are efficient and responsible for the three pillars of the triple bottom line: People, Prosperity, and Planet!
Course Offering
Sustainability Program Coordinator – C P E5497
This course is designed to provide an overview of sustainability concepts, how to set up a sustainability audit, key aspects of sustainability to review in participants’ organizations, and how to communicate sustainability both internally and to external stakeholders.
- Dates: Mondays, September 9 through December 9, 2024
- Times: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom
- Cost: $1,249