The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
  • 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

10 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is for the student to
understand the concept of sustainable
development, a sustainable supply value chain and
the concept of circular economy, to be able to
foresee and analyze environmental consequences of
logistical decisions and have some tools to
develop the sustainability in the supply chain.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to understand the concept of corporate social
responsibility and a sustainable business, know a
few meters to reduce the environmental footprint
in the supply chain, know international
legislation and institutions and understand the
concept of circular economy.

Course contents

The concept of sustainable development and the
supply value chain
The concept of circular economy and a circular
business model
Sustainable development goals
Ecological Footprint and Water Footprint
Life-cycle analysis
Value hierarchy of waste management
Corporate Social Responsibility

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to logistics

Additional information

More information on Itslearning at course start.

Recommended or required reading

Grant David, Trautrims Alexander and Wong Cheew,
2015. Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. Kogan Page Limited.
McKinnon Alan, Cullinane Sharon, Browne Michel
and
Whiteing Anthony, 2010. Green logistics -
Improving the environmental sustainability of
logistics. Kogan Page Limited.
Catherine Weetman, 2015. A circular economy
handbook for the business and supply chain. Kogan
Page Limited.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 50 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Small-group work - 20 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 90 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 270 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should receive at
least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in the
course.
Examination 1: Written exam, maximum 40 points
(at
least 20 points required)
Examination 2: Group assignment, maximum
10 points
Examination 3: Personal portfolio, maximum 40
points
Examination 4: Workshop maximum 10 points

1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5

Teacher

Adlercreutz Erica

Examiner

Adlercreutz Erica

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (38 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-08-09 to 2021-08-27

Assessment methods

  • 2021-12-15 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 D4106 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66831029224?pwd=Y0NlRzdjRE1OdW1HTU9lNSt4NlV4UT09&from=addon Adlercreutz Erica
2021-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 B518 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69045906282?pwd=T1pnQzJPMm5nSGtEUkdZWGlNRmd6QT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66140517951?pwd=N0ZQamVlSDkycVJJUFh5RERBeGZaQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 B518 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68271063525?pwd=LzIzMy84UndRYlB5UTREMU9zdXU3dz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 B518 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68165624899?pwd=ZW1VZ0xrc1hPekVwL3hPT0VKUlVOUT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 F249 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65237488696?pwd=ZnBtSjdDcithenJCeGNMRTRabFJVQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69561951582?pwd=U24vWlRrWHhHelVESU9EWFZiYXg0QT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67914489613?pwd=RmQ4SFBXZ2VETitITU10VkdVbHFyQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 D4110 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66447652169?pwd=bTB1MStZbmJDRHZpTWpSeE80RFc1UT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-08 09:15 - 12:15 D4109 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62867502644?pwd=SEtYaDQ4M3JBT1k1QytvSExxVllvZz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 D4109 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62867502644?pwd=SEtYaDQ4M3JBT1k1QytvSExxVllvZz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-15 09:15 - 12:15 D4110 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65625701196?pwd=cjJTR3JOK09UMVhROUcrUnMrdEVqQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-15 12:45 - 16:00 D4107-08 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65625701196?pwd=cjJTR3JOK09UMVhROUcrUnMrdEVqQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-12-10 09:15 - 12:15 Sustainable Logistics Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65913300013?pwd=anhDSjZGYmx6WVcxemZiaXhFRzgxZz09 Meeting ID: 659 1330 0013 Passcode: 126270 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Logistics Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65913300013?pwd=anhDSjZGYmx6WVcxemZiaXhFRzgxZz09 Meeting ID: 659 1330 0013 Passcode: 126270 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-12-13 09:15 - 12:15 Sustainable Logistics Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 Meeting ID: 627 0089 7402 Passcode: 027413 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Logistics Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 Meeting ID: 627 0089 7402 Passcode: 027413 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-12-15 13:00 - 15:30 Sustainable Logistics Exam Adlercreutz Erica
2022-01-11 09:15 - 11:45 Sustainable Logistics Re-exam Adlercreutz Erica
2022-02-04 13:00 - 15:30 Sustainable Logistics re-exam Adlercreutz Erica

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