Economics and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
ENVR-40013
Sustainability professionals are frequently charged with defining the economic value of implementing environmental and social sustainability practices. In this course, students will be presented with key economic principles and identify long-term costs and benefits of sustainable practices through a variety of financial management tools, including the time value of money and Lifecycle Cost analysis. Students will explore value created for organizations through various social and environmental sustainable practices and will be able to calculate the financial benefit attributable to strategic sustainability initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental concepts in economics and how they impact corporate decision making and environmental performance
- Understand and be able to calculate financial performance measures, such as the time value of money, Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Triple Bottom Line
- Gain a working understanding of the steps and elements in a Life Cycle Cost Analysis and its use in showing the value of sustainable practices
- Understand the financial benefits of more sustainable business practices
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 4/14/2024
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Instructor:
Linda Pratt, M.S.
Managing Director of Green Cities California
Linda G. Pratt holds a master's degree and has more than 25 years of experience ranging from regulatory compliance, regional environmental programs, and multimillion dollar energy grants. As Chief Program Manager for the City of San Diego, she directs a staff responsible for GHG emissions tracking, energy efficiency, renewable energy policy development and implementation, and hazardous materials management.
