Academics, policy-makers, workers, communities, consumers, and business leaders are increasingly concerned about the environmental and social impacts of industry. A range of fields have emerged to respond to these concerns, seeking to redesign and re-align industrial systems and activities to be more ecologically and socially sound. This course explores internal firm capabilities (core functions, practices, technologies) and external pressures (governments, NGOs) to advance more sustainable industry. The course examines emerging production and consumption systems, introduces several methods for mapping and measuring the environmental and social impacts of industry, and evaluates recent strategies to advance more sustainable production.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for ESPM 136 after completing ESPM 136. A deficient grade in ESPM 136 may be removed by taking ESPM 136.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.