The Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Management in Organizations is taught in a completely online format. All the syllabus will be hosted on the virtual platform, available for downloading and consulting even without an internet connection. At TECH we always look for the best conciliation of learning with other professional and personal projects, so that the student can comfortably take the programs. In fact, this training has a direct accreditation system, which facilitates the program without the need to submit an end-of-course work or project.

This Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Management in Organizations is organized in such a way that the student can delve into the subject matter in an autonomous and progressive manner" 

Syllabus

With a perfectly structured content, the syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate is divided into 10 sub-sections. These initially cover environmental concepts, as well as the identification and evaluation of environmental aspects in organizations. It also dedicates a complete section to the analysis and evaluation of environmental risks.

The program also covers the objectives of sustainable development and their application to companies, as well as the concept and applications of the circular economy within the European Union and Spain. It also studies the legal instruments for the fight against climate change; environmental impact and environmental liability for damages caused.

Finally, the course will also cover the legal frameworks for the protection of habitats and species within the European Framework and the EMAS system (Eco Management and Audit Scheme), a regulation of main application, with its respective requirements, stages and advantages with respect to its implementation.

This Postgraduate certificate takes place over 6 weeks and is taught in a single module:

Módulo 1.Environmental Management in Organizations 

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Management in Organizations completely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time. 

Module 1. Blockchain and its New Applications: DeFi and NFT

1.1. The Environment

1.1.1. The Role of the Environment in Organizations
1.1.2. Environmental Regulations
1.1.3. Benefits of a Quality Management System
1.1.4. Current Environmental Problems

1.2. Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Aspects in Organizations

1.2.1 Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Aspects

1.2.1.1. Direct Aspects vs. Indirect Aspects

1.2.2 Criteria for Evaluating Identified Environmental Aspects

 1.2.2.1. Assessment Criteria
 1.2.2.2. Significance of Environmental Aspects

1.3. Environmental Risk Analysis and Assessment

1.3.1. Context of the Organization
1.3.2. Environmental Risk Analysis

 1.3.2.1. Environmental Risks: Typology
 1.3.2.2. Types of Environmental Impacts
 1.3.2.3. Fragility and Vulnerability of the Environment
 1.3.2.4. Environmental Risk Identification Methods

1.3.3. Evaluation of Environmental Aspects
1.3.4. Assessment of Potential Damage to the Human, Natural and Socio-economic Environment
1.3.5. Control and Minimization Actions: Preventive Measures

1.4. Sustainable Development and SDGs Applied to Business

1.4.1. Evolution of Sustainable Development at the International Level
1.4.2. The United Nations and the 2030 Agenda
1.4.3. Millennium Goals Vs. SDG
1.4.4. The 17 SDGs and their Adaptation to Organizations

1.5. Circular Economy

1.5.1. Circular Economy and Application
1.5.2. European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan
1.5.3. Development of the European Proposal through the Spanish Circular Economy Strategy

1.6. Legal Instruments for Combating Climate Change

1.6.1. Legal Response to Climate Change

 1.6.1.1. Climate Change
 1.6.1.2. Major International Initiatives

  1.6.1.2.1. The Kyoto Protocol
  1.6.1.2.2. The Paris Agreement

1.6.2. The IPPCC

 1.6.2.1. Operation and Organization
 1.6.2.2. IPCC Reporting and Assessment

1.6.3. Spain in the Face of Climate Change

 1.6.3.1. National Climate Change Adaptation Plan
 1.6.3.2. Climate Change Legislation

1.7. Environmental Impact

1.7.1. Regulatory Framework for Environmental Assessment
1.7.2. Fundamental Principles of Environmental Assessment
1.7.3. Environmental Assessment of Projects
1.7.4. Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programs

1.8. Environmental Liability for Damage Caused

1.8.1 Activities Affected
1.8.2 Attribution of Responsibilities

 1.8.2.1. Operator Responsibility
 1.8.2.2. Liability of Corporate Groups
 1.8.2.3. Jointly and Several Liability and Subsidiary Liability
 1.8.2.4. Non-enforceability of the Obligation to Bear the Costs

1.8.3. Prevention, Avoidance and Remediation of Environmental Damage

 1.8.3.1. Obligations of the Operator
 1.8.3.2. Determination of Environmental Damage
 1.8.3.3. Remediation of Environmental Damage

1.9. Legal Framework for the Protection of Habitats and Species

1.9.1. Evolution of Habitat and Species Protection in International Treaties
1.9.2. European Framework for the Protection of Habitats and Species

 1.9.2.1. The Natura 2000 Network
 1.9.2.2. Protection Tools

1.9.3. National Legislative Framework on the Protection of Biodiversity and Natural Heritage

1.10. EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) System

1.10.1. Background and Regulatory Framework
1.10.2. Main Requirements of the EMAS Regulation
1.10.3. Stages in the Implementation
1.10.4. Advantages of its Implementation in the Company

 1.10.4.1. Differences with ISO 14001 Certification: 2015

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This Postgraduate certificate enables the graduate student to develop specialized knowledge on institutional and organizational environmental management. A complete syllabus that will enable the student to determine the environmental responsibilities and the legal framework applicable to organizations, as well as delve into the aspects of environmental impact in terms of regulations and principles on which it is based to carry out appropriate assessments. Among other aspects, students will also delve into the evolution of sustainable development objectives applied to business development, learn about the circular economy and how it works in the European and Spanish framework, as well as understand the EMAS system.  

This comprehensive syllabus covers the most important aspects to be taken into account in the field of Environmental Management in Organizations"  

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The Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Management in Organizations will enable students to:

1. Determine the environmental responsibilities and legal framework applicable to organizations 
2. Deepen the understanding of the aspects of environmental impact in terms of regulations and principles on which it is based in order to be able to carry out adequate evaluations 
3. Effectively review environmental indicators by adding value to environmental evaluations
4. Focus the environmental management system with the objective of minimizing environmental impacts and prioritizing continuous improvement
5. Determine the role of the environment in organizations, as well as its costs, benefits of an environmental management system, and current environmental problems
6. Identify and evaluate environmental aspects in organizations 
7. Analyze and evaluate environmental risks 
8. Understand the evolution of sustainable development objectives and apply them to the company
9. Learn about the circular economy and its application, as well as the European Union's circular economy action plan and the development of the European proposal through the Spanish circular economy strategy 
10. Understand the EMAS system (Eco Management and Audit Scheme)