What is sustainability really about?

International overview of sustainability

Importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda in business

Assessment of sustainable performance in building and civil organizations

Promoting sustainability: socially responsible investment in the building and civil works sector

Sustainability fundamentals quiz

Main environmental and social challenges of the 21st century

The economy and its relationship with the environment

Impacts of economic activity on people and on the building and civil works sector

Strategies to successfully address environmental and social challenges in the building and civil works sector

Alliances and international cooperation for a sustainable world

The planet’s major challenges

The importance of the SDGs in the professional sphere

Risks and opportunities for professionals in the building and civil works sector

Sustainable habits in the workplace

Sustainable habits in everyday life and personal environments

Sustainability in the professional and personal sphere

The current model of production and consumption

Green and Circular Economy

Principles of eco-design in the building and civil works sector

Life cycle of the product in the building and civil works sector

Responsible products and services in the circular economy

Sustainability of products and services in the green and circular economy

Environmental impact assessment in building and civil works activities

Sustainable strategies in the building and civil works sector

Applying Eco-design principles in the building and civil works sector

Environmental regulation and compliance

Certification of sustainable activities

Assessing and managing environmental impacts in construction activities

Glossary

Additional resources