Take advantage of the opportunity to grow the company through good environmental practices and transparency”

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success”

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that balances the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system. 

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives prepared each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning methodology (the most internationally recognized postgraduate learning methodology) with Harvard Business School case studies. A complex balance of traditional and state-of-the-art methods, within the most demanding academic framework.   

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case analyses in academia” 

This Postgraduate diploma specialized in Sustainability and Reliability of corporations and companies is part of what is known as Integrated Management Systems. Nowadays it is evident that all areas of a company are interconnected and that the quality of the product offered, whether goods or services, depends on its proper functioning. For this reason, and in order to show the latest advances in terms of environmental regulations and transparency, this syllabus guarantees that students will be able to learn completely autonomously and that the study method will be comfortable and simple.

Get up-to-date on environmental regulations and transparency with this easy and convenient educational plan. At your own pace, you set your learning speed”

Syllabus

For the development of the syllabus, this Postgraduate diploma in Sustainable and Reliable Businesses is an intensive and eminently practical program, which places the student in the requirements in environmental matters and transparency in the management of companies and corporations, based on current regulations: ISO The content is distributed in an organized way to introduce and delve into each aspect.

In this way, the syllabus begins with an in-depth study of environmental management in organizations, delving into the identification and evaluation of environmental aspects in organizations, Sustainable Development and its objectives applied to the company and different areas of environmental impact, its penalties and ways to protect the environment.

Subsequently, the syllabus delves into environmental management systems and ISO 14001:2015 standards, delving into all its chapters. It also delves into legislative frameworks and environmental risk assessment. This section also delves into waste management, indicators and ecolabels.

Finally, the section dedicated to corporate social responsibility and ISO information security, which emphasizes the framework in the MIS, the concept of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and the analysis of the environment and objectives. It delves into the integration of this area in the strategic planning of organizations, as well as information security management systems (ISO 27001 standard) and the legal framework of information security management systems.

This Postgraduate diploma is developed over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules:

Module 1. Environmental Management in Organizations 
Module 2. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System: 2015
Module 3. Corporate Social Responsibility and Information Security ISO 27001

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate diploma in Sustainable and Reliable Businesses completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Environmental Management in Organizations

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

Module 2. Environmental Management System. ISO 14001: 2015

2.1. Legislative and Regulatory Framework Environment

2.1.1. Development of Preventive Regulations
2.1.2. International Legislation and Regulations
2.1.3. Spanish Legislation and Regulations

2.2. Environmental Management Systems: ISO 14001

2.2.1. Environmental Management in the Organization
2.2.2. Environmental Reports
2.2.3. Environmental Risks for Accident Prevention

2.3. ISO 14001. Chapters 1 to 5

2.3.1. ISO 14001
2.3.2. ISO 14001 Development Factors and Requirements

2.3.2.1. Purpose and Field of Application
2.3.2.2. Normative References
2.3.2.3. Terms and Definitions

2.3.3. Context of the Organization
2.3.4. Leadership and Employee Involvement

2.4. ISO 14001. Chapters 6, 7 and 8

2.4.1. Education
2.4.2. Support
2.4.3. Operation

2.5. ISO 14001. Chapters 9 and 10

2.5.1. Performance Evaluation
2.5.2. Improvement

2.6. Evaluation of Environmental Aspects

2.6.1. Main Categories of Environmental Aspects
2.6.2. Criteria for the Evaluation of Environmental Aspects
2.6.3. Evaluation of Environmental Aspects in Order to Determine Significant Aspects

2.7. Life Cycle

2.7.1. Life Cycle Inventory
2.7.2. Life Cycle Impact Assessment
2.7.3. Interpretation of Results

2.8. Waste Management

2.8.1. Waste Streams
2.8.2. Authorizations and Communications

2.9. Environmental Indicators

2.9.1. Environmental Performance Indicators (EPI)
2.9.2. Environmental Condition Indicators (ACIs)
2.9.3. Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint

2.10. Ecolabels

2.10.1. Type 1 Eco Label
2.10.2. Type 2 Eco Label
2.10.3. Environmental Self-Declarations. Type III Environmental Statements

Module 3. Corporate Social Responsibility and Information Security ISO 27001

3.1. Corporate Social Responsibility: Framework in the GIS

3.1.1. CSR Approach to Corporate Governance
3.1.2. CSR Mission and Objectives
3.1.3. Value Creation from CSR Programs

3.2. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

3.2.1. Selection and Definition of CSR Conditioning Factors
3.2.2. Methodology Methodology: How to Define Sustainability-Enhancing CSR Programs?

3.3. Analysis of the Environment and Objectives

3.3.1. Identification of Key Players in CSR Programs
3.3.2. Definition of Actions by Type of Dialogue
3.3.3. CSR Objectives
3.3.4. CSR Management

3.4. The Integration of CSR in the Strategic Planning of Organizations

3.4.1. Formulation of Indicators to Verify the Effectiveness of CSR
3.4.2. Association of Indicators to Corporate Objectives
3.4.3. Methodologies for Monitoring and Verification of Indicators

3.5. Corporate Social Responsibility: Contrasted Models

3.5.1. Spanish
3.5.2. European
3.5.3. Global
3.5.4. Multilateral Organizations Related to CSR: ILO, OECD

3.6. Management of the external Relations from a CSR Framework

3.6.1. Society
3.6.2. Customers:
3.6.3. Administration

3.7. Application of CSR in Human Resources Policy

3.7.1. Equal Opportunity
3.7.2. Personal Development Program
3.7.3. Actions for Vulnerable Groups

3.8. CSR Regulations

3.8.1. SA8000 Standard on Social Responsibility Management Systems
3.8.2. SSG21
3.8.3. IQNet SR10 Standard on Social Responsibility Management System

3.9. Information Security Management Systems. ISO 27001

3.9.1. ISO 27001
3.9.2. Phases for Implementation

3.10. Information Security Management Systems

3.10.1. Detection of Irregularities and Non-conformities
3.10.2. Formulation of Improvement Actions

The results of academic teaching at TECH are visible and demonstrable, with a high percentage of enrollments in different parts of the world”