Sustainability Strategies
This week we will delve into where sustainability is headed, the trends, and opportunities for Sustainability Efforts.
Session 1. View video left
Read: R25-The Future of Sustainability
Browse References: Web link Embedded Sustainability
Browse Link: Sustainability Trends for the Coming Years
Browse: R26-Six Growing Tends in Corporate Sustainability
Key Learning Objectives:
o Where the concept of Sustainability is headed
o Concepts you may be able to use in your own business/company
Session 2. View video left
Session 2 Read Link: 4 Mega-Trends that are Shifting Dow’s Sustainability Strategy
View: The Dow Sustainability Journey video
Case: Dow Chemical : Innovating for Sustainability
Study Questions:
(0) Run both InterActs for this session & be prepared to discuss.
(1) How does Dow balance creating value for shareholders with sustainability initiatives?
(2) You have been hired as a graduate MBA consultant to Hawkins. Respond to his musing in the case’s last paragraph: “What approach would deliver best for Dow & our stakeholders?”
Turn in: Study Question (2)
Key Learning Objectives:
o Appreciation for how Dow embedded Sustainability into its DNA
o How a company has evolved its sustainability strategy over time
Week Six - 11-23-13
Next Act
<- Societal Trends in Sustainability
<- Shell: Trends in Sustainability
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