Course Description


It is basically hard to avoid it. Everyone talks about is. Sustainability is here to stay. But how can your business become more sustainable? With thousands of voluntary sustainability standards and wide-ranging sustainability related requirements from businesses, consumers and the civil society, it is easy to get lost. Sustainability Map is an online platform that can help you chart the path to more sustainable business practices.

This course is designed to guide you through the numerous solutions Sustainability Map offers. The first part “Background Information” provides general information about the tool, how to get access and details about your data privacy. The second part reviews each and every step of the Sustainability Map covering “Standards”, “Network”, “Trends” and “Community”.

By the end of this course, you will be able to make the most of Sustainability Map to help chart your path to a more sustainable business.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Background Information

    • 1. What is Sustainability Map?

    • 2. Who can use Sustainability Map?

    • 3. How can your business benefit from Sustainability Map?
  • 2

    Welcome to the Vast Landscape of Sustainability Standards

    • 1. Identify standards that are relevant to your business

    • 2. Review standard information

    • 3. Compare standards side-by-side

    • 4. Evaluate your sustainable business performance
  • 3

    Engage in the Sustainable Network

    • 1. Setup your business profile

    • 2. Enhance your business profile

    • 3. Geolocate your farms and production facilities

    • 4. Evaluate your sustainable performance

    • 5. Share your profile

    • 6. Collect your data offline
  • 4

    Keep up-to-date with Sustainable Market Trends

    • 1. Review sustainable market data
  • 5

    Join the Global Community

    • 1. Obtain training materials

    • 2. Participate in forums and events

    • 3. Engage with sustainability experts