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Presentation
Presentation
Introduce the principles and practices of environmental management, and highlight the importance of sustainability in the search for a balance between human development and the preservation of the environment. Students will acquire essential knowledge to address environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT503-23468
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy – reasons and benefits for including social and environmental aspects in organisational strategic management. Eco-efficiency – core principles of the “doing more with less” approach and its relevance to corporate sustainability. Resource reduction and optimisation – the four key elements of eco-efficiency and methodologies for their implementation in companies. Environmental Management case study – analysis and discussion of practical examples applying environmental management policies and tools. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) – principles, standards, and essential requirements (with emphasis on ISO 14001 and EMAS). Costs and benefits of EMS – economic and strategic assessment of adopting environmental management systems, including competitive advantages and return on investment.
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Objectives
Objectives
This course provides a solid theoretical foundation on key topics in environmental management, sustainability, and eco-efficiency. Its main goal is to foster an understanding that integrating environmental aspects into business models is essential for achieving long-term and responsible economic performance. Students are expected to develop communication skills, particularly the ability to deliver effective oral presentations supported by appropriate multimedia tools. As a transversal objective, the course promotes teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals, enhancing coordination and problem-solving abilities. Through case studies, students will work in multicultural teams to gather and analyse information, develop solutions, and prepare oral presentations based on technical and scientific documentation.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Classes combine theoretical lectures supported by multimedia resources with guided practical activities. Following the presentation of concepts by the lecturer, students individually develop their own financial model in Excel, applying the principles covered. This is followed by group analysis and discussion of the results, fostering critical thinking, solution sharing, and collaborative learning. Theoretical concepts are consistently reinforced with practical examples and applications, strengthening the link between theory and professional reality. All presentation materials and solution templates will be made available online, enabling autonomous study, content review, and skills consolidation beyond the classroom setting.
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References
References
Ecoefficiency Learning Module (www.wbcsd.org) ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS-Documents Brealey, Myers: Principles of Corporate Finance Castillo, McAniff: The Practitioners Guide to Investment Banking
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
