KEMI 2EN13 - Governance and Corporate Sustainanility in The Fashion Industry

This course explores corporate sustainability in the fashion industry, combining theory, global standards, EU legislation, and practical tools. Students examine ESG principles, stakeholder capitalism, and key frameworks like GRI and ESRS. Through case studies, debates, workshops, and projects, they learn to navigate compliance, reporting, governance, and innovation. The course concludes with meetings with fashion industry managers to discuss lessons learned and connect them to real-world practices, equipping participants to drive change toward a more ethical and circular fashion system.

Basic knowledge of business, management, or economics is expected. Familiarity with the fashion industry and sustainability is helpful. Strong analytical and communication skills and proficiency in English are required for class participation and assignments.

The course uses an experiential, blended approach combining lectures, case studies, workshops, debates, and industry engagement. It links theory to real-world fashion practices, building both technical and soft skills in ESG, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy.

The course is validated through a final individual report (1,500 words) where students critically reflect on key concepts, frameworks (e.g., ESG, ESRS, stakeholder capitalism), and apply them to a real or fictional fashion company, demonstrating practical understanding and strategic insight.

The course includes 6 lessons of 2 hours each, plus around 2–3 hours of homework per week for readings, case preparation, and assignments. The final project and presentations may require additional group work, bringing the total workload to approx. 25–30 hours.