The Case for Integrating Sustainability in Education | Erlinde Cornelis | TEDxEncinitas Blvd

Sustainability Imperative in Business Education - The business sector significantly impacts society environmentally and socially, necessitating a shift from "business as usual" due to its unsustainable practices [10][11] - Corporations, as key drivers in the economy, must address the negative externalities they produce, including wealth inequality, worker exploitation, and environmental damage [12][13][14][15] - Business education has a moral duty to rethink shareholder capitalism and integrate sustainability into the curriculum to equip students with the knowledge and tools for constructive action [17] Integrating Sustainability into Curriculum - Sustainability curriculum should be fully integrated into all business courses, not just offered as separate electives, to emphasize that business should inherently be sustainable [25][26][27] - Integrating sustainability requires revamping the entire curriculum, similar to how digital methods were integrated in the early 2000s [27][28][29] - Sustainability is intersectional, encompassing environmental, social, economic, and even personal well-being, requiring a holistic approach [30][31] Actionable Steps for Educators - Training and incentivizing faculty is crucial for integrating sustainability into the curriculum [37] - Instructors can start by implementing specific examples, case studies, or field trips to gradually incorporate sustainability [38] - Leveraging community networks and bringing in interdisciplinary guest speakers can highlight sustainable business practices in action [39] Institutional Support - Institutional buy-in is essential, requiring budget allocation and strategic planning to support curriculum changes [40]