There will also be sessions offered by staff from the University of Bath, which will enable course participants to reflect on how to contribute to constructive change in society, as well as a contribution from a past participant who has attended a previous course and who can share experience of his own work in sustainability. Hazel Henderson, author and consultant on sustainable development. She is a fellow of the World Business Academy, and a board member of the Worldwatch Institute and the Calvert Social Investment Fund. Peter Head, Chief Executive of the European Division of Maunsell, a global consulting engineering practice with 13,000 staff world-wide. Peter is also Chairman of the Sustainability Group at London First.
Business has a key role in sustainability - for better for worse.
Today, many global corporations are still part of the problems of globalisation and have many negative impacts on societies, cultures and the global environment. Particular focus will be placed on socially responsible business practices, shareholder, employee and consumer action, the role of the media, changing corporate charters, environmental and ethical investing, auditing, global standard-setting and international agreements on sustainability. Over the last decade the college has become a centre of excellence and established an international reputation for the inspiration, quality and breadth of its teaching. In the beautiful Devon countryside, away from the pressures of everyday life, participants enjoy a mixture of learning, reflection and the exchange of ideas and experiences. Much of the unique character of the place comes from the way the College community each day creates an expression of a sustainable lifestyle.