Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

Course Objective

This course provides a foundation in the Capitals Approach, helping business professionals understand and begin integrating natural, social, and human capital into business decision-making, based on the Natural Capital Protocol and the Social and Human Capital Protocols.

Learning Outcomes

• An understanding of natural, social, and human capital, and their relevance to business risks and opportunities
• Insight into the business case for integrating a capitals approach into decision-making
• Practical guidance on how to scope, measure, and value natural capital impacts and dependencies
• Access to real-world business examples and best practices for implementing a capitals assessment

Why This Matters

Recognizing and accounting for natural, social, and human capital enables businesses to better manage risks, identify opportunities, and meet emerging requirements from investors and regulators around sustainability performance.

Course Duration

~20 hours. Self-paced