Online Certificate on Circular Economy (SA10)


Description
'The philosophy of this online certificate is to provide you with a step-by-step introduction to circular economy, circular economy initiatives from Europe and North America, all the latest regulative and legislative development, and offer unique knowledge in a simple and practical way.

What you'll gain
• A recognized Certificate certified by CPD
• Deep understanding and practical updated knowledge on Circular Economy
• Circular economy standards
• The European Green Deal and the U.S. Plastics Pact
• Specially designed for professionals who want advanced knowledge in order to meet rising internal & external stakeholders’ expectations
• Examples, case studies and videos from companies such as NIKE, Dell, HP, Coca-Cola and others
Content
  • Your personal information
  • Introduction Video
  • MODULE 1 - The Definition of Circular Economy
  • Module 1 Key Points
  • Suggested Reading Module 1
  • VIDEO: Humans Changed the Face of the Earth, Now We Rethink Our Future
  • Circular Economy Challenge & Definition
  • Linear Economy
  • Circular Economy for Sustainable Development
  • VIDEO: What is the Circular Economy?
  • Case Study: Ecovative: The Polystyrene Eco-friendly Alternative
  • Case Study: Gerrard Street: Circular Headphones
  • Case Study: Balbo Group: Sealing Regenerative Agriculture
  • Origins of the Circular Economy Concept
  • The 3 Principles of Circular Economy
  • Benefits of Circular Economy
  • Limitations
  • The Basics of Circular Economy
  • The 9R Framework
  • E.U. Circular Economy Ranking
  • North America Circular Economy Initiatives
  • Food Initiative
  • Case Study: NEW YORK: The #WearNext Campaign
  • Case Study: SAN FRANCISCO: Cradle to Cradle Carpets for the City
  • Case Study: LONDON: Advance Circular Economy SME Business Support Programme
  • Module 1 Summary
  • Module 1 Short Quiz
  • MODULE 2 - Legislation for Circular Economy
  • Module 2 Key Points
  • Suggested Reading Module 2
  • VIDEO: UK Plastic Pact - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
  • Applying Standards to the Circular Economy
  • Circular Economy Standards - ISO/TC 323
  • Circular Economy Standards - BS 8001
  • The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • ISO 14001 & Circular Economy
  • U.S. Plastics Pact
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Examples
  • Canada Zero Waste Vision
  • EU Circular Economy Action Plan
  • Circular Economy Action Plan
  • European Green Deal
  • Four Pillars of the European Green Deal
  • VIDEO: Dutch Businesses Work to Test the Concept of Circular Economy
  • Case Study: Renault: Short-loop Recycling of Plastics in Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Case Study: Caterpillar: Design and Business Model Considerations
  • CASE STUDY: Google: Circular Economy Practices at Google
  • Module 2 Summary
  • Module 2 Short Quiz
  • MODULE 3 - How Carbon and Waste Management Supports Circular Economy
  • Module 3 Key Points
  • Suggested Reading Module 3
  • Circular Economy and Carbon Management
  • Methodology to Increase Circularity and Reduce GHG Emissions
  • Carbon Management Hierarchy Model
  • Carbon Management - Measuring the Baseline
  • Carbon Management Greenhouse Gas Protocol
  • CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
  • What is Carbon Offsetting?
  • VIDEO - NET ZERO: Carbon Offsetting
  • VIDEO - The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
  • VIDEO - Can Carbon Offsets Really Save Us from Climate Change?
  • Circular Economy to Tackle Climate Change
  • Circular Economy to Tackle Climate Change (2)
  • Circular Economy to Tackle Climate Change (3)
  • Waste Management - Issues at Stake
  • Waste Management - Policy Challenges
  • Waste and Materials Management Challenges in Focus Countries
  • Economic Instruments for Waste and Material Management
  • European Waste Legislation and Targets
  • European Waste Management and Circular Economy
  • European Waste Management and Circular Economy (2)
  • Waste Management - Recommendations
  • VIDEO: Circular Economy - Europe Cleans up its Act
  • VIDEO: HP Europe Print Circular Economy Story
  • New Plastics Initiatives
  • Case Study: HP - Reinventing how Businesses, Supply Chains, and Industries Work
  • Case Study: Business and Environmental Benefits from Resource Efficiency
  • VIDEO: Covestro Drives the Circular Economy
  • VIDEO: BioPak Compost Service
  • Module 3 Summary
  • Module 3 Short Quiz
  • MODULE 4 - How to Apply Circular Economy into your Organization or a Start-up
  • VIDEO: Circular Economy Application
  • Module 4 Key Points
  • Suggested Reading Module 4
  • Ten Steps Towards Circular Economy
  • Three Ways to Close the Loop
  • VIDEO: Closing the Loop
  • Designing Circular Economy
  • Designing Circular Economy - Case Studies - Corporations
  • Designing Circular Economy - Case Studies - Circular Jobs
  • Designing Circular Economy - Case Studies - Disruptive Startups
  • Circular Packaging
  • VIDEO: The New Plastics Economy
  • VIDEO: EU's Circular Economy Package in a Nutshell
  • Case Study: Biopak: Closing the Loop on Single-use Food Packaging
  • Case Study: Coca Cola Enterprises: Increasing Post-consumer Packaging Content
  • Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
  • Methodology to Understand, Define, Make, and Release Circular Innovation
  • Circular Economy in Everyday Lives
  • Case Study: Philips & Turntoo: Selling Light as a Service
  • VIDEO: Creating a Circular Economy for Fashion
  • Case Study: NIKE
  • Case Study: DELL Reconnect
  • VIDEO: Circular Economy Best Finnish Examples
  • Module 4 Summary
  • Module 4 Short Quiz
  • FINAL QUIZ FOR CERTIFICATION
  • Final Quiz for Certification
  • COURSE EVALUATION
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed