Measuring the Impact of your ActionsLaajuus (1 cr)

Objectives

This course provides an introduction into the realm of impact measurement. You will learn how to measure the emissions of your own daily actions and set new targets. Additionally, you will learn how to complete a basic impact assessment for a business or start-up.

At the end of the course you will have developed a solid understanding of your own emission, and how you may want to change daily routines and activities. You will also understand how to measure the impact of a business or start-up and set new impact targets for it.

After comppletion the course, student:
• will be able to translate the sustainable development goals to your own life
• will understand your own daily emissions and future goals respectively
• will be able to develop a basic Theory of Change for a business or start- up case

Other courses in this set include:
- Part 1: Being a sustainable entrepreneur
- Part 2: Sustainable business modelling

Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.

Content

The course consists of self-paced online learning. You will be guided through a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. During the course you will need track your own emissions over a few weeks and conduct field research into a business or start-up case.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Approved when you have demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the basics of personal emission measurement and target setting. You can conduct a Theory of Change for a business or start-up.

Further information

This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation.