Methods of Sustainability Management Accounting

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Courses of this module
SAMC-F2 Methods of Sustainability Management Accounting
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This module deals with Sustainability Management Accounting (SMA), which aims to measure, control and manage the positive and negative sustainability impacts of an organisation. It starts with the identification of material sustainability topics in order to be able to carry out reporting in accordance with the ESRS guidelines and to be able to assess the relevance of the (double) materiality assessment of the organisation's sustainability topics. In the first few weeks, you will learn how to identify and map material sustainability topics as a basis for developing your organisation's sustainability management and reporting system. In the following weeks, you will explore various concepts and approaches to corporate sustainability management in order to develop a solid, comprehensive database of relevant sustainability information. You will learn about the principles and tools of environmental cost accounting and how these can support the sustainability-oriented transformation of an organisation. In the course of the module, the focus on external material flows is expanded in the context of greenhouse gas accounting on the basis of recognised standards and guidelines (Greenhouse Gas Protocol). The module also deals with identifying the impacts and risks of companies in relation to natural ecosystems and biodiversity. The module concludes with the legal requirements and the identification of the associated risks with regard to social responsibility in global value chains.

is restricted access: Yes
Requirements - university entrance qualification: Required
Requirements - one year of work experience: Required
Requirements Language: English at least level B2
Requirements Expertise: None
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Topic: Business Administration & Economics, Management & Leadership, Sustainability, Energy & Environment
Format of course: Online
Level: Master
Course language: English
Study programme
Sustainability Accounting and Management Control
Number of credit points / ECTS: 5
Workload Contact time (in hours): 5
Workload self-study time (in hours): 120
Examination: In-class examination
Exam format: Assignment
Further exam format: No further Exam
Qualifikationsziele

  • You will be familiar with important frameworks and benchmarks of sustainability management accounting, 
  • You will be able to evaluate and apply methods and instruments of sustainability-oriented reporting and accounting,
  • You know the principles and instruments of environmental cost accounting and can evaluate and apply them,
  • You will be able to assess and evaluate the relevance of natural ecosystems and biodiversity for companies. 
  • You will be able to categorise and assess the legal requirements for companies with regard to their social responsibility in supply chains

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