COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Sustainability Management. It covers the core principles of sustainability as they apply to energy, water and other resources; the current regulations and compliance requirements and exploring strategies for incorporating renewable energy sources into distribution systems; measure carbon footprint of utility operations and conduct a preliminary sustainability assessment for a utility company; advanced practices in water management and conservation implement energy efficiency measures including smart technologies; 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the demand response strategies in energy distribution, circular economy concepts to resource and waste management; examining real-world examples of successful energy and water management and develop a water conservation plan; utilizing data analytics in sustainability and use techniques for analyzing sustainability-related data; the life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of utility systems and using strategies for engaging communities, customers and regulatory bodies; the effective reporting mechanisms for sustainability performance, perform a life cycle assessment and address common obstacles and solutions. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the effects of climate change on utility distribution and develop strategies to adapt to climate-related challenges; implementing sustainable practices in sourcing and procurement and exploring emerging technologies and trends in sustainability; the new technologies and approaches in innovation utility sustainability; balancing environmental goals with economic viability and ESG reporting practices, techniques for effective environmental, social and governance reporting; enhancing teamwork across environmental, engineering and financial departments; and developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy.