Sustainability Management

11B2020

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

Sustainability management is a strategic approach that aims to integrate economic, social and environmental concerns in companies in order to ensure long-term success while making a positive contribution to society and the environment. This holistic approach takes into account not only short-term profit goals, but also long-term impacts on the environment and the community.

Effective sustainability management encompasses various aspects, such as environmentally friendly production processes and social responsibility towards employees and suppliers. Companies that successfully implement sustainability management strive to minimize environmental footprints, use resources efficiently and promote ethical business practices.

Integrating sustainability principles into management requires a clear vision and commitment from senior management. This includes the development of clear guidelines, monitoring systems and key performance indicators to measure and continuously improve progress. 

This course therefore covers all topics relating to sustainability management that are relevant to engineers in their professional lives, particularly in the development of products, from the basics of ethics (17 UN sustainability goals) and the technical requirements (digitalization, simulation technology) to the basics of project management, business administration and the corporate carbon footprint.

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

• Field work / Experimental work

Written exam: see current study regulations; 

Experimental work: A total of approx. 5 experiments (90 minutes each)

No relevant prerequisites required.

Students who have successfully completed the "Sustainability Management" module will expand their understanding of the fundamentals of sustainability and its practical application in various areas. They are familiar with definitions of terms and the priority model of sustainability as well as the UN's sustainability goals and the European Green Deal. They are able to develop and implement sustainable solutions through technical basics such as digitalization, simulation technology and product development. They also understand business management aspects such as company key figures, KPIs and project management basics such as target setting and risk management. They will also be able to understand and categorize the carbon management system and corporate carbon footprints. 

Students who have completed the "Sustainability Management" module have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of sustainability and its practical application in various contexts. They understand business management concepts such as key performance indicators and KPIs and can apply these to sustainable corporate strategies. Project management basics such as goal setting and risk management as well as the development of a roadmap support them in the implementation of sustainability strategies. By understanding the carbon management system and the corporate carbon footprint, they are able to plan and monitor sustainability measures. 

• Lampe, Siegmar

• Lampe, Siegmar