Training Programs to Support the Development of Sustainable Operations
What does responsibility mean in practice in your work or your organization? Do you know the sustainability principles for different operations and how to develop processes according to them? Sustainability in business is the glue that holds the pieces of society and the business world together. Responsible business practices reflect positively on your company's reputation and success.
We help you to build socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable businesses. In our programs, you will learn how sustainable and responsible operations are integrated into the business strategy. You will open your eyes to new possibilities and learn to anticipate risks. Leading experts from Aalto University and other top universities in the discipline and some of the business world's key companies are at our disposal during your learning journey. Our first environmental training program was organized in 2004, and ever since, we have been developing our programs to meet the high demands of the changing business environment and to answer current issues of responsibility.
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The Sustainability competence development mapping contains questions that are useful to consider when planning competence development. Download the PDF to support your planning.
Sustainability Competence Development Mapping
pdfThe plan template contains questions about what to consider in sustainable transformation while planning sustainability competence development. Download a PDF to help your planning.
Sustainability at Aalto University
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Online Courses on Sustainability
Sustainability Toolbox for Building Designers
Sustainability Toolbox for Building Designers equips you with the tools needed to analyze and reduce the carbon footprint throughout a building’s lifecycle. The program helps you lead the change towards carbon-neutral construction and navigate the changing regulatory requirements in the European Union.
Estimated study time: 81-135 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 81-135 hours
Location E-learning environment
Sustainability Toolbox for Building Designers equips you with the tools needed to analyze and reduce the carbon footprint throughout a building’s lifecycle. The program helps you lead the change towards carbon-neutral construction and navigate the changing regulatory requirements in the European Union.
Fee: € 500-800 (+VAT)
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Introduction to Wood Material / Part 2: Wood Properties
This course links the basic anatomical features of wood, such as grain orientation and knots, to its properties relevant in the built environment.
Estimated study time: 27 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 27 hours
Location E-learning environment
This course links the basic anatomical features of wood, such as grain orientation and knots, to its properties relevant in the built environment.
Fee: €150 (+ VAT)
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Introduction to Wood Material / Part 1: Wood Structure and Anatomy
This course presents the structure of wood material, including macroscopic features such as earlywood, latewood, heartwood, sapwood, and knots. Additionally, wood formation and the basic cell types are presented, as well as the main structural constituents of wood: lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose.
Estimated study time: 27 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 27 hours
Location E-learning environment
This course presents the structure of wood material, including macroscopic features such as earlywood, latewood, heartwood, sapwood, and knots. Additionally, wood formation and the basic cell types are presented, as well as the main structural constituents of wood: lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose.
Fee: € 150 (+ VAT)
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Introduction to Wood Material
Introduction to Wood Material is a set of two online courses, the first focusing on wood structure and anatomy, and the second focusing on wood properties.
Estimated study time: 54 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 54 hours
Location E-learning environment
Introduction to Wood Material is a set of two online courses, the first focusing on wood structure and anatomy, and the second focusing on wood properties.
Fee: € 250 (+ VAT)
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Introduction to Design-driven Foresight
The field of foresight - our ability to predict or anticipate future events, trends, and developments - is changing. Traditional methods of observing industry and consumer behaviour patterns no longer work, as the mechanisms producing the patterns are becoming unpredictable due to climate heating.
Estimated study time: 27 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 27 hours
Location E-learning environment
The field of foresight - our ability to predict or anticipate future events, trends, and developments - is changing. Traditional methods of observing industry and consumer behaviour patterns no longer work, as the mechanisms producing the patterns are becoming unpredictable due to climate heating.
Fee: € 150 (+ VAT)
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Hydrogen Business Basics
This online course is designed for professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the role of hydrogen in the global shift toward sustainable energy. It offers a comprehensive introduction to hydrogen technologies, applications, business opportunities, and policy frameworks shaping the future of the energy sector.
Estimated study time: 81 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 81 hours
Location E-learning environment
This online course is designed for professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the role of hydrogen in the global shift toward sustainable energy. It offers a comprehensive introduction to hydrogen technologies, applications, business opportunities, and policy frameworks shaping the future of the energy sector.
Fee: € 900 (+VAT)
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Climate, Health and Cities
During this self-paced online course, participants will learn about climate change and its impact on the built environment and human health. This forward-thinking course encourages learners to not only understand the challenges we are facing but also to reflect on how we can reduce negative climate impacts and support the well-being of all life on this planet.
Estimated study time: 27 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 27 hours
Location E-learning environment
During this self-paced online course, participants will learn about climate change and its impact on the built environment and human health. This forward-thinking course encourages learners to not only understand the challenges we are facing but also to reflect on how we can reduce negative climate impacts and support the well-being of all life on this planet.
Fee: € 150 (+ VAT)
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Bio-Based Products Sustainability
This self-paced online course covers basic concepts of sustainability, sustainable development, bioeconomy, and circular economy. Considering a value chain perspective, from the source of material all the way to the end-of-life management of the final product.
Estimated study time: 54 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 54 hours
Location E-learning environment
This self-paced online course covers basic concepts of sustainability, sustainable development, bioeconomy, and circular economy. Considering a value chain perspective, from the source of material all the way to the end-of-life management of the final product.
Fee: € 300 (+VAT)
Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling
This course offers a comprehensive overview of battery technology, equipping you with the knowledge to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. By exploring various aspects of batteries, including raw materials and recycling technologies, you’ll gain valuable insights into the processes that power our world.
Estimated study time: 54 hours
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Schedule Estimated study time: 54 hours
Location E-learning environment
This course offers a comprehensive overview of battery technology, equipping you with the knowledge to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. By exploring various aspects of batteries, including raw materials and recycling technologies, you’ll gain valuable insights into the processes that power our world.
Fee: € 300 (+VAT)
Featured Insights on Sustainability
Corporate and Environmental Responsibility and Global Challenges
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategic tool that enables companies to improve their competitiveness and develop their businesses. The key issue is understanding what CSR means and how to demonstrate it. Although compliance with laws and international standards is the starting point in this respect, stakeholders increasingly require that companies fulfill their responsibilities as extensively as possible.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is also essential from society's point of view. Companies play a key role in meeting global economic and social challenges and solving environmental problems. For example, investing in new, environmentally-friendly technologies is the best way to mitigate and adapt to climate change and scarcity of resources, and promote the circular economy. In the best-case scenario, CSR is directly reflected in people's everyday lives and the state of the environment.
Responsible Companies Are Desired Partners
Responsible values make companies reliable and desirable partners. Making choices that build a sustainable future is vital to businesses and society. The earlier the stage at which a business is built sustainably, the more stable its future will appear.
CSR is integral to the business competencies of a successful company. A socially responsible company works in the most sustainable manner possible and reconciles its goals and expectations with its stakeholders. Regardless of its size and sector, any company can harness corporate social responsibility as a strategic competitive advantage by responding to the challenge of sustainable development. CSR is also part of good leadership.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Begins with Management
CSR concerns the entire organization. It should also be considered regarding a company's performance and strategy, and put into practice in business activities. That is why those managing CSR issues need a strong line of communication with all parts of the company, and senior management must understand the issue's importance.
Instead of corporate social responsibility, we often refer to sustainable development, a broader concept. CSR has traditionally been viewed as addressing social and economic issues and the environment.