Introduction to workplace sustainability and the three pillars
FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
This CIPD Level 0 video introduces workplace sustainability and the three pillars as part of the FREE01 HR & Sustainability unit, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 1.1. The video explores what sustainability means in a workplace context, covering environmental, social, and economic dimensions alongside ESG frameworks, the triple bottom line concept, and responsible business practices. It examines how sustainable HRM integrates ethics and values into organizational strategy. By watching this video, learners will gain a foundational understanding of sustainability principles essential for HR professionals and develop the knowledge needed to explain workplace sustainability in their CIPD qualification.
Assessment Criteria 1.1
Explain what sustainability means in a workplace context.
Indicative Content
To include: environmental, social and economic sustainability; ESG; triple bottom line; responsible business; sustainable HRM; ethics and values.
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About FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
To develop learners’ understanding of sustainability as a people issue and the role people professionals play in embedding sustainable, ethical and responsible working practices.
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