The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of key perspectives, theoretical foundations, and concepts related to accounting for sustainability (including sustainability accounting) in organisations, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainability goals.

Course leader
Carmen Olsen
Associate Professor, The HVL Business School, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).

Guest lecturer
Mercedes Luque-Vílchez
Associate Professor, Water, Environmental and Agricultural Resources Economics (WEARE), University of Cordoba, Spain.

Pierre Baret
Professor, EXCELIA Business School, La Rochelle.

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of key perspectives, theoretical foundations, and concepts related to accounting for sustainability (including sustainability accounting) in organisations, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainability goals.

The terms sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are often used interchangeably, and both are essential in driving sustainable business practices.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.uib.no/en/rs/bsrs/173597/accounting-sustainability