Circular Economy and ESRSLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students will understand the impacts, risks and opportunities of circular economy business within the EU sustainability reporting framework. Students will identify the principles of circular economy and the links with the company's strategy and sustainability transition. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how companies create value and improve performance through sustainable product design, value chain development, operations and data management.

The course combines skills related to creative and innovative solutions. Students will assess the opportunities and risks of circular economy business models and develop solutions to existing problems.

Content

• The circular economy key concepts, life cycle assessment, sustainable design
• EU ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards), other related regulation and frameworks
• Circular economy business models, performance measurement
• Circular economy and sustainable growth

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.
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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support their arguments with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.