Introduction to Sustainability in Transportation & Distribution (Sustainability 1) explores the vital roles played by transportation and distribution in shaping the carbon footprints of businesses, and provides a thorough exploration of the impact these sectors have on carbon emissions for both transportation service providers and the organizations that rely on their services.
You'll have one year to complete this self-paced, online course.
What you'll learn
- Canadian legislation concerning carbon emissions, with a focus on understanding the definitions of various emission types (scope 1, 2, and 3).
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals and their significance in driving sustainable practices within the transportation and distribution sectors.
- Differentiating between net-zero carbon and carbon-neutral approaches, and the implications for businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Developing the ability to critically examine and assess the contributions of transportation and distribution to the carbon inventory of businesses operating in diverse sectors.
This is the first of three courses in the Environmental Sustainability in Canadian Logistics microcredential. Save by purchasing the 3-course bundle here >
Who should take this course?
This expert-designed course was created for logistics and transportation professionals at any stage of their career looking to gain a deeper understanding of sustainability in their industry. Touching all the modes, learners working for any organization that is involved in the movement of goods will gain theoretical and practical understanding. From senior leaders looking to deepen their organization's sustainability strategy to individuals looking to build in-demand competencies, this courses equips learners to succeed in the future of sustainable Canadian logistics.
