Business and Climate Change - BHS0040

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions. 

Other

Assessment 2: Exam

Open Book Exam

Assessment 1: Project Work

Poster

<p>This module aims to explore the complex relationship between business and climate change. Students will gain an understating of the political and policy context surrounding the climate crisis, and insight into debates about the changing responsibilities of business through a wide range of examples. The module will enable understanding of how the need to reduce emissions is shaping the activities of businesses, social enterprises, policy makers, NGOs and communities worldwide.</p>

Huddersfield Business School

<p><a href="https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/BHS0040">https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/BHS0040</a></p>

BHS0040 - Business and Climate Change

Business and Climate Change

Understand the significance of different academic theories and alternative economic models

Be conversant with the ethical dimensions of the climate crisis and the new responsibilities of business 

Be able to apply theories relevant to climate change and business

Be aware of the changing nature of national and international climate policy and the impact on business strategy.

Be aware of options for reducing emissions and addressing climate change

Know about and understand the effects of climate change on business performance

Understand relevant business models, policy issues and implications for own practice

Be able to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate relevant business models and climate related policies