Course Topics
In-depth understanding of the concepts of sustainability (environmental, social, economic) and their transformative impact on businesses, territories, and public organizations. Develop operational skills for measuring sustainability and evaluating innovative projects. Learn methodologies and tools for applying sustainability as a driver for organizational and territorial innovation.

Teaching format
The course foresees: -Lectures and interactive lessons with Case study analysis -Individual and group project work -Didactic field visit

Educational objectives
Educational Objectives 1. Provide students with an in-depth understanding of the concepts of sustainability (environmental, social, economic) and their transformative impact on businesses, territories, and public organizations. 2. Develop operational skills for measuring sustainability and evaluating innovative projects. 3. Learn methodologies and tools for applying sustainability as a driver for organizational and territorial innovation. Learning outcomes Knowledge and Understanding 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts and principles of sustainability (environmental, social, economic) and their relevance for innovation in business, territories, and public organizations. 2. Explain the interconnections between natural, social, and economic systems and how they influence sustainable development. Application and Analysis 1. Apply multidisciplinary tools and frameworks to assess and measure sustainability within businesses, territories, and public sector organizations. 2. Critically analyze cases of innovation driven by sustainability, including decision-making processes, implementation strategies, and measured outcomes. 3. Collaboratively develop sustainability-oriented project work that addresses real-world challenges. 4. Utilise sustainability measurement tools (e.g., GRI, SDGs indicators) to inform and evaluate strategies in enterprise, territory, or public organization contexts. Communication and Responsibility 1. Reflect critically on personal and professional actions with regard to ethical, environmental, and societal impacts of innovation. 2. Communicate sustainability innovations and their societal value persuasively to various stakeholders (sustainability reporting)

Assessment
a. Attending students will be evaluated based on the basis of a project work (case study) with presentation in class, plus a brief field trip report. Excursion is part of the exam (mandatory). Exceptions will be admitted only upon a justified request. b. For students who are unable to attend classes regularly, an oral exam is available as the primary assessment method. The oral exam will cover the theoretical content of the course, the required bibliography.

Evaluation criteria
1.a Individual Case Study Analyses/project work: Written assignments based on real-world business, territorial, or public organization cases addressed during the course (80%). 1.b Group Project Work: Development and presentation of an innovative sustainability project work (60%). Group work foresees some additional questions on the program (bibliography) at individual level (20%). 2. Educational Excursion Assessment (20%) Field Report / Presentation: Individual or group report based on observations, data collection, and analysis activities carried out during the didactic visit. For non attending students the oral exam based on the bibliography will lead to the 100% of the evaluation.