Why Air Pollution Matters to Business

Air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern. It’s a growing business risk and a key component of corporate climate strategies. From evolving regulations to increasing stakeholder expectations, companies are under pressure to understand, measure and reduce air pollutant emissions across their operations and value chains. Yet, many organizations face challenges in integrating air pollution into their climate efforts and reporting frameworks. The new foundational, 60-minute Clean Air e-learning course from the UN Global Compact Academy aims to support this critical step. It was developed in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and supported by the Clean Air Fund. 

Why take this course?
This course is designed for professionals across business functions who are involved in sustainability, climate, environment, operations and reporting—and anyone responsible for understanding or reducing air pollutant emissions across their company’s operations and value chains. Through this interactive course, you will:

• Understand why air pollution matters for business, including risks, opportunities and the business case for action
• Learn practical approaches to assess and mitigate air pollutant emissions across operations and value chains
• Strengthen your ability to align air pollution strategies with climate goals and reporting frameworks
• Apply real-world examples and tools to support implementation across different regions and levels of maturity