SUS01

Foundations on Sustainability

Integrating Sustainability into Renewable Energy
Projects and Organisations

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Learn how to make sustainability an opportunity for your organisation or renewable energy project in a day.

In this course, you will navigate ESG standards, encounter tools like Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Design, gain insights into regulatory perspectives, and translate requirements in tenders. This course will help you achieve sustainable literacy and global awareness, fostering your ability to incorporate sustainability principles and practices into your renewable energy projects.  

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  • Topic: Fundamental sustainability topics, through the lens of renewable energy construction projects.

  • Estimated study time: 3-4 hours of self-paced studies - To be completed in 13 weeks from enrolment.

  • Price: 249.00 EUR, ex. VAT*

  • Language: English

  • Instructors:
    Fanauw Hoppe, Flux Partners
    Hilde Koopmans, Flux Partners

  • * VAT is subject to Student and/or Clients country of registry. VAT exemptions may apply .

Here’s what offshore
wind professionals say about the course

A really good preparation course for people working with sustainability and biodiversity issues around offshore wind.

This is a really good preparation course for people working with sustainability and biodiversity issues around offshore wind, whom are not already experts. The most valuable parts of the course are being exposed to many of the basic issues and concepts, when working with environmental assessments, sustainability etc. in relation to offshore wind.

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by Jeppe Lundbæk

Takes you from the very basics to the in-depth knowledge about Sustainability.

I started this course to learn about sustainability for organisations. The course is very well structured, which takes you from the very basics to the in-depth knowledge about Sustainability to certain frameworks which now have become integral for the functioning of any organisation. Certifications, Monitoring, & Reporting are standard practices which every organisation have to follow to survive in the competitive world, and getting knowledge from experts in the field does help. Case studies and the fun test your knowledge is one of the best elements one can find in the coursework. I would suggest this course to those looking for a framework design and would like to include such practices in their long-term strategy of organisational planning.

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by Shikha Shalini

I found everything very helpful and the narrative very slick.

I was very impressed at the content and the way it was presented. Sometimes, courses can be over-complicated and use too many flashy graphics which detract from the learning, but I am glad to say that I found everything very helpful and the narrative very slick. I am new to this subject but learnt so much about sustainability from this course, more than I thought I would, and I am so pleased with myself for taking it all in. Thank you again and I hope to do more courses in the near future.

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by Darren Cox

Course curriculum

    1. Please Take a Few Minutes to Answer the Following Questions

    1. Introduction to This Course

    2. Introduction to Flux Partners

    3. Instructor Biographies

    4. Glossary

    1. Introduction

    2. Sustainability & How It Relates to the Crises We Face Today

    3. Planetary Boundaries

    4. Test Your Knowledge

    5. International Sustainability Laws, Requirements & Policies

    6. National & Organisational Sustainability Goals

    7. Chapter 1 - Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. ESG Overview

    3. Environmental Considerations in Offshore Wind Projects

    4. Social Responsibilities in Offshore Wind Projects

    5. Governance in Offshore Wind Projects

    6. Test Your Knowledge

    7. Examples of ESG Excellence in Offshore Wind

    8. Chapter 2 - Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Environmental Compass & Ambition Web

    3. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI)

    4. Circular Design

    5. Trias Energetica

    6. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

    7. Test Your Knowledge

    8. Fictitious Case Study

    9. Chapter 3 - Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Sustainability Wheel

    3. Assessing Current State

    4. Creating a Sustainability Strategy

    5. Building a Culture of Sustainability

    6. Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    7. Operational Step & Chapter Conclusion

    8. Test Your Knowledge

    9. Chapter 4 - Quiz

About this course

  • 57 lessons

The SUS01 Course is for you if you can say yes to at least one of the following ...

  • I want to turn sustainability into an opportunity for my organisation and our projects.

  • I am an entry-level renewable energy professional.

  • I am a high-level renewable energy professional.

  • I work or want to work on a renewable energy project, and I have a passion for sustainability.

  • I have a desire to work within the field of sustainability.

  • I want to make my organisation more sustainable.

  • I want to better understand sustainability monitoring and reporting.

About the Foundations of Sustainability Course

Developed in partnership with Flux Partners

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it means ensuring a world safe for life on our planet.  Sustainability impacts every aspect of your organisation and projects, from strategy to procurement, tendering, project delivery and O&M—let alone decommissioning and reuse. 

The SUS01- Foundations of Sustainability course goes beyond the “why” of sustainability, delving into the economic, environmental and social opportunities sustainability presents for those organisations that decide to be frontrunners in responsible conduct. The emphasis of the course is on practical applications of environmental, sustainable and social topics, providing hands-on tools for any renewable energy professional.

What is included in the course

High quality videos and
tailor made knowledge
directly from our industry expert
High Quality Video lessons
Interactive Presentations
and Quizzes to test your knowledge
Interactive Lessons & Quizzes
Case studies are used to give learners
practical examples on how to integrate the
lessons in real life
Case Studies
Important terms, acronyms and abbreviations
Glossary
After passing the final exam,
you will receive a digital,
printable certificate
Certificate of Completion
Where you can network with other professionals,
get updates on events and job hires.
Student Community

The Course Broadly Covers

  1. Intersectionality of the crises humanity faces and sustainability.  
  2. Planetary boundaries, including climate change and biodiversity.  
  3. The 5 Ps (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
  4. The United Nations  Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) topics.  
  5. Sustainability tools, like Environmental Compass, Ambition Web, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI), circular design and the Butterfly Model, the R-ladder, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).  
  6. A plan-do-check-act wheel, called the Sustainability Wheel, used to incorporate sustainability into an organisation.  
  7. Incorporating sustainability into tender and procurement processes.  
  8. Various monitoring and reporting standards and frameworks, like UN Global Compact and IS26000.  
  9. Materiality and how it is used in reporting.  
  10. Non-financial reporting (NFR) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). 


 

Learning Goals

Sustainable Literacy

You will have a comprehensive understanding of the why behind sustainability by exploring topics like Planetary Boundaries, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics.

Global Awareness

You will foster an awareness of sustainable crises in a global context, and how environmental and social issues are interconnected. You will also be aware of how sustainability is managed and regulated throughout the world. 

Applying Sustainability to Projects

You will interpret sustainability from an organisational point of view, and how sustainability monitoring and reporting standards and frameworks affect organisational strategy and stakeholder management.

Instructors

Senior Instructor RECOA Fanauw Hoppe

Fanauw Hoppe, a seasoned legal professional with over 18 years of experience, and served as the Strategic Counsel at Flux Partners. His passion lies in contributing to a sustainable living environment, ensuring a planet that remains inhabitable for both nature and people, both now and in the future. Fanauw specialises in strategy, procurement, and contracting, specifically focusing on sustainable, climate-neutral/positive, and circular development. His contributions extend to the Catalyst Circular Construction project at Provincie Noord-Holland since October 2022, where he actively influences sustainable construction practices in the North Holland province. Fanauw Hoppe recognises the importance of a real commitment from all stakeholders, collaborating on shared ambitions and goals. He advocates for the integration of various development phases, from design and construction to maintenance and energy services, ensuring a comprehensive and sustainable approach. Fanauw holds a master’s degree in law from Leiden University in the Netherlands. At Flux Partners, Fanauw contributed to shape the landscape of sustainable development. His multifaceted background in law, strategy, and procurement positions him as a dynamic and influential figure in the pursuit of a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.

Senior Instructor RECOA, Senior Consultant & Project Lead, Flux Partners Hilde Koopmans

Hilde Koopmans is a seasoned professional with a passion for driving sustainability, energy transition, and circular economy initiatives. As a Senior Project Lead at Flux Partners, she brings over three years of expertise to the field of sustainability and environmental management. Hilde currently holds the position of Senior Consultant & Project Lead at Flux Partners, where she has been instrumental in leading climate-neutral, circular, and nature-inclusive projects in the energy, infrastructure, and water sectors. Her role involves spearheading projects that align with sustainable tenders, such as Eco-positive Offshore Wind Farms and Sustainable Cables, contributing to the overall commitment to a greener future. Her dedication to sustainable practices extends to her strategic sustainability and procurement work at notable organisations, including Gasunie, Vattenfall, and Eneco. In these roles, Hilde has played a key part in formulating and implementing sustainable strategies, enhancing the procurement process, and fostering sustainability in various projects. Hilde holds an Engineering degree in Hydraulic Engineering from Delft University of Technology, where she graduated with distinction.
About our Academy Partner
Flux Partners is a multidisciplinary advisory firm specialising in a range of disciplines, including tender management, non-price criteria, sustainability, contract management, procurement, project- and stakeholder management.

Flux comprises over 100 hands-on, results-driven consultants who excel in crafting winning proposals and successfully delivering energy projects. Since 2014, they have actively participated in over 600 projects for leading developers, contractors, government agencies, and technology providers. The track record in the energy sector includes offshore and onshore wind, floating solar, grid infrastructure, nuclear power and emerging technologies. Flux Partners believe in pursuing ambitions, hard work, critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Learn more at https://flux.partners/en/