Sustainable Innovation and Circular Economy

About This Module

This module explores how to develop innovations that create business value while contributing to sustainability goals. You'll learn about circular economy principles, sustainable design approaches, green business models, and measuring sustainability impact. Through case studies and practical frameworks, you'll develop the skills to lead innovation initiatives that balance economic, environmental, and social considerations.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply circular economy principles to product and service innovation
• Use sustainable design thinking to create environmentally responsible solutions
• Develop business models that create both economic and sustainability value
• Measure and communicate the sustainability impact of innovations
• Build the business case for sustainable innovation initiatives
• Ability to use management jargon convincingly at dinner parties

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of innovation management
• Interest in sustainability
• A sense of humor (highly recommended)
• Coffee or tea (quantities vary by module difficulty)