Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

Summary

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.

Learners can expect to gain:

1. An understanding of natural, social, and human capital, and their relevance to business risks and opportunities
2. Insight into the business case for integrating a capitals approach into decision-making
3. Practical guidance on how to scope, measure, and value natural capital impacts and dependencies
4. 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