Sustentabilidade e Responsabilidade Empresarial

Base Knowledge

Not applicable

Teaching Methodologies

In this curricular unit, the following teaching methods are used: 1. Expository, using audiovisual means to explain the syllabus;

2. Active, through the resolution of practical cases and discussion of case studies and scientific articles.

3. Interactive, through group work.

Learning Results

At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:

a) Understand the concepts of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and global challenges, recognizing the role ofcompanies in mitigating these issues;

b) Integrate sustainability principles into business strategies, using frameworks and indicators such as ESG and GRI to assess and monitorsustainable performance;

c) Design Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and leverageemerging technologies to drive sustainability;

d) Demonstrate leadership, communication, and critical analysis skills to promote business sustainability, identify ethical dilemmas, andapply relevant regulations and public policies.

Program

1. Introduction to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

2. Business Strategy and Sustainability

3. Corporate Governance and Business Ethics

4. Stakeholder Management

5. Sustainability Indicators and Reporting

6. Circular Economy and Resource Management

7. CSR and Social Impact

Grading Methods

Continuous/periodic assessment
  • - Test, weighted at 30% of the final grade; - 30.0%
  • - Group project, weighted at 40% of the final grade - 40.0%
  • - Individual assignment, weighted at 30% of the final grade; - 30.0%
Exam-based assessment
  • - b)Individual assignment, weighted at 50% of the final grade. - 50.0%
  • - a)Exam, weighted at 50% of the final grade; - 50.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Brito, M. R., & Ferreira, A. P. (2022). Responsabilidade Social e Sustentabilidade: Práticas Empresariais no Contexto Global. Almedina.

Fernandes, A. A., & Costa, M. T. (2023). Sustentabilidade e Relatórios Empresariais: Indicadores de Desempenho e Transparência. Lidel.

Ferreira, R. J. (2023). Inovação Sustentável e Tendências Emergentes: O Futuro da Responsabilidade Social Corporativa. Edições Sílabo.

Freire, M. D. (2023). Sustentabilidade e Responsabilidade Social nas Organizações: Teorias, Práticas e Perspetivas. Lidel.

Lopes, S. D., & Silva, J. F. (2022). Governança Corporativa e Sustentabilidade: Teorias e Práticas no Contexto Global. Edições Almedina.

Pereira, A. D. (2022). Empresas e Sustentabilidade no Século XXI: Inovação, Transformação e Estratégia Corporativa. Almedina.

Santos, P. L., & Costa, P. T. (2023). Economia Circular: Práticas e Modelos Empresariais Sustentáveis. Edições 70.