Class Environmental Management and Sustainability

Introduce the principles and practices of environmental management, and highlight the importance of sustainability in the search for a balance between human development and the preservation of the environment. Students will acquire essential knowledge to address environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future

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Integration of Sustainability into Business Strategy: inclusion of social and environmental aspects, promoting responsible value. Eco-efficiency: resource optimization and impact reduction. Environmental Management and Sustainability Framework: environmental management, sustainability, and eco-efficiency; strategic integration. Environmental Management Standards: ISO 14001 and EMAS, PDCA cycle, system integration. European and National Environmental Legislation: regulations, legal obligations, compliance. Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001 and EMAS: planning, operation, evaluation, continuous improvement. Tools and Best Practices: impacts, operational control, indicators, pollution prevention, circular economy. ESG and Corporate Sustainability: integration of ESG pillars, reporting, communication. Applied Case Study: EMS implementation, legal analysis, improvements. Technical Communication and Collaborative Work: communication, collaboration, problem-solving.

Classes combine theoretical lectures supported by multimedia resources with guided practical activities. Following the presentation of concepts by the lecturer, students individually develop their own financial model in Excel, applying the principles covered. This is followed by group analysis and discussion of the results, fostering critical thinking, solution sharing, and collaborative learning. Theoretical concepts are consistently reinforced with practical examples and applications, strengthening the link between theory and professional reality. All presentation materials and solution templates will be made available online, enabling autonomous study, content review, and skills consolidation beyond the classroom setting

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