Eco-development Management 2600-DMdz1ZE

Introduction (Entrepreneurial and managerial competencies and eco-development management)
Sustainable development (outline of the concept, basic definitions, principles, sustainable development goals, challenges and perspectives for management)
Circular economy (Crisis of the linear model: Diagnosis of the problem and the need for transformation, Definition and foundations of the circular economy: What is the circular economy?, Implementation tools: Strategies, models and design tools, Circular economy in practice: Analysis of barriers, implementation examples and impact assessment, Strategic context and summary: Policy framework and conclusions)
Business and climate change (climate, climate change, adaptation, mitigation, climate resilience of enterprises, climate impacts of business)
Green consumer and organizational behavior (factors influencing pro-environmental consumer behavior and shaping green attitudes within organizations, theories explaining the motivations for green consumer behavior)
Environmental management (evolution, tools, environmental management systems)
Life Cycle Assessment – LCA (life cycle analysis as a key tool for assessing the impact of products and Environmental Impact of Services)
Eco-logistics and Waste Management (optimizing logistics processes and waste management in the context of sustainable development)
Designing Green Products and Packaging, Environmental Labeling Programs (various types of eco-labels, their criteria, certification process, and importance for building trust and promoting sustainable consumption, environmental programs)
Environmental Reports and Audits – ESG ("ESG" Concept, Criteria: E, S, and G; ESG Scores and Ratings; Using ESG; Non-Financial Reporting; Global Reporting Initiative, GRI; European Reporting Standards ESRS; Key ESG Regulations in the EU; Omnibus I Simplification Package; Environmental Auditing; Environmental Communication)

Term 2025Z:

Type of course

obligatory courses

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Wiśniewska

Learning outcomes

In terms of knowledge, the student:
• Discusses the assumptions of an organization's sustainable development and issues related to its impact on the environment, with particular emphasis on environmental issues. (reference to K_W02)
• Discusses theories and techniques of sustainable development management (reference to K_W03)
• Lists the principles and regulations of sustainable development and explain their impact on the functioning of enterprises. (reference to K_W04)
• Discusses the dilemmas of contemporary civilization related to global environmental problems and their impact on the functioning of organizations (reference to K_W05)
In terms of skills, the student:
• Analyzes and evaluate the sustainable development management practices of enterprises in terms of their environmental impact. (reference to K_U01)
• Interprets phenomena in the organization's environment and their impact on the organization's sustainable development management. (reference to K_U02)
• Prepares solutions to social and environmental problems embedded in conditions of variability and uncertainty. (reference to K_U05)
In terms of social competences, the student:
• Critically evaluates the activities of businesses and their impact on the social and environmental environment. (reference to K_K01)
• Proposes actions that benefit the community, society, or the environment, as well as actions for the common good. (reference to K_K03)
• Considers the ethical dimension of business practices in proposed solutions to business problems. (reference to K_K05),

Assessment criteria

The final grade for the course is based on the points earned for completing the assignments and the test.

Grading criteria:
0 – 59% grade 2.0
60 – 67% grade 3.0
68 – 75% grade 3.5
76 – 83% grade 4.0
84 – 91% grade 4.5
92 – 100% grade 5.0

Attendance is mandatory.

Practical placement

Internship is not required to complete the course.

Bibliography

Matuszak-Flejszman, A. (red.). (2023). Zarządzanie środowiskowe. Poznań: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Poznaniu. https://doi.org/10.18559/978-83-8211-190-3

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A., & Bohdanowicz, Z. (red.) (2023). Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu (wyd. 2, zmienione). Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323559320

Kolasińska-Morawska, K., & Ziółko, M. (red.). (2023). Zrównoważona logistyka Warszawa: CeDeWu

Dodatkowe materiały i lektury będą przekazywane przez prowadzących zajęcia.

Literatura uzupełniająca:
Molthan-Hill, P. (Ed.). (2023). Sustainable Management: A Complete Guide for Faculty and Students (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003294665

Żemigała, M., Wiśniewska, A., Liczmańska-Kopcewicz, K., Kiresiewa, Z., & Tuovila, H. (2025). A novel integrated structural model of green consumer purchasing behavior: A systematic literature review with COM-B framework perspective. Equilibrium (1689-765X), 20(2).

Łudzińska, K. (2024). Od społecznej odpowiedzialności do ESG w zarządzaniu. Wybrane aspekty. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Sekcja Wydawnicza Wydziału Zarządzania UW. https://doi.org/10.7172/978-83-235-6498-0.swwz.22

Kolasińska-Morawska, K., & Ziółko, M. (red.). (2023). Zrównoważona logistyka. Warszawa: CeDeWu