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Sustainable Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

This micro-credential course teaches sustainable business practices for small business owners, exploring key sustainability issues and real-world solutions tailored to small enterprises. You’ll cover topics like carbon emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), the carbon tax, supply chain considerations, and sustainable packaging. The course also introduces carbon accounting and Net Present Value in a way that’s accessible and directly applicable to your business.

Build a Greener, Smarter Business

Online | Micro-Credential |  28 Hours|  Self-paced

86% of employers believe micro-credentials help validate skills and enhance workforce readiness, especially in fast-changing sectors like sustainability and tech.

Why Learn Sustainable Business Practices?

  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Early-stage sustainability professionals in small orgs
  • Anyone looking to embed sustainability into business decisions
  • By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Define sustainability and its relevance to small businesses
  • Explain the importance of carbon emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
  • Understand the impact of the carbon tax, supply chain, and packaging choices
  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of carbon accounting
  • Apply Net Present Value (NPV) in an environmental context
  • Identify practical ways to integrate sustainable practices into business operations
  • By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Define sustainability and its relevance to small businesses
  • Explain the importance of carbon emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
  • Understand the impact of the carbon tax, supply chain, and packaging choices
  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of carbon accounting
  • Apply Net Present Value (NPV) in an environmental context
  • Identify practical ways to integrate sustainable practices into business operations

About the Sustainable Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

This micro-credential explores real-world sustainability issues and practical solutions tailored specifically for small businesses. From understanding carbon emissions to navigating packaging, supply chain impact, and carbon tax, you’ll gain applicable knowledge and tools to drive environmental and business value.

Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, this course introduces core concepts like Carbon Accounting and Net Present Value (NPV) in an accessible, actionable way.

COURSE FORMAT

  • Length: 28 hours
  • Delivery: 100% online
  • Pacing: Self-paced (up to 6 months to complete)
  • Credential: ECO Canada Micro-Credential Certificate

Why Take This Micro-Credential?

Gain the skills, confidence, and tools to make your business more sustainable—without needing a background in environmental science. Learn at your own pace and apply what you learn immediately to your daily operations.

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