Green Business Academy

Online sustainability courses for managers and proffesionals

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The Vision of the Project

The general objective of the Programme is to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion, to driving innovation, and to strengthening European identity and active citizenship.
The biggest challenge for today's companies is to meet sustainability requirements. Although European companies are at the global forefront in tackling this issue, for historical and developmental reasons there are huge differences in professional preparedness between regions.

About the CSM course

What is Certified Sustainability Manager course?

The main reasons why companies in the region are lagging behind are the lack of relevant knowledge of the managers in charge. This recognition has led to the concept of the Certified Sustainability Manager (CSM). In the last year, CSM training has been launched in Hungary with great success, aiming to provide a broad, all-encompassing basic knowledge to business professionals interested in the subject.

The CSM course consists of five broad modules which focus on a specific topic and are further split into five sub-units. Each unit was prepared and recorded by local top experts in each field. This course should give managers a broad overview to better understand sustainability challenges and learn about opportunities to overcome them.

Why?

Actors in the economic sector are increasingly taking their part in the fight against climate change. On the path of organizations towards ecological sustainability, it is essential to learn the "green" way of thinking, for which the Sustainability Manager Training, offers scientifically sound but practice-oriented knowledge. After completing the training, the professionals who have completed the training will be able to develop a long-term, holistic environmental protection strategy and action plan for their organization.

When?

The project runs from September this year to August 2024 in three countries at the same time, in addition to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for professionals in variety of seniority levels. Ideally, the candidate should have at least secondary education and at least two years of general work experience to benefit from the course. Lastly and most importantly is an interest in the sustainable operation of companies.

The course modules

Each module consists of four units, made by an expert in the certain field. It is split into shorter videos making it easy to follow through.

1 / Introduction to Sustainability

In this module, we explore the essence and significance of sustainable practices in shaping a greener future. We will take you through the brief history of sustainability, its economic implications, 2022-23 trends, biodiversity importance, and uncover the advantages of sustainable business operations.

2 / Measuring Sustainability

Measuring Sustainability," covers the fundamentals of social impact assessment, comprehensive environmental measurement tools and accreditation, carbon footprint calculation, and sustainability reporting.

3 / Resource Management

One of the most important course modules, "Resource Management," covers facility management, water management, energy management, and waste management techniques for sustainable practices at companies and other institutions.

4/ Product & Service Design

The next course module, "Product and Service Design," explores circular economy concepts, procurement and suppliers, packaging strategies, and distribution, logistics, and lean & green practices.

5/ Sustainable Corporate Governance

In the final course module about "Sustainable Corporate Governance," we delve into employee awareness, communication, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and responsible and green financial practices.

Specialised Sustainability Manager Course

Specialized Sustainability Manager (SSM) training courses provide a comprehensive overview of sustainability from a particular field of expertise, focusing on topics specific to that area. The aim of the programmes is to train professionals who have a high level of understanding and application of sustainability principles and successfully integrate these into the specific challenges and business practices of the sector.

The SSM courses are not a replacement for our CSM (Certified Sustainability Manager) core sustainability training, which provides a comprehensive, holistic view and covers many areas of sustainability. The specialised specification of SSM courses allows participants to choose the course that is most relevant to their ara of expertise. They create opportunities for participants to apply sustainability principles effectively and efficiently within their field of competence and to become active agents for positive change.

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Construction

Explore sustainability in construction with expert instructors. Understand the industry's role, innovative solutions, green certifications, and ESG factors. Learn smart and green building management basics!

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Mobility

Explore our Sustainability Manager course's Mobility Module for eco-friendly transportation strategies. Learn to optimize mobility, reduce carbon footprints, and promote green commuting.

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Chemistry

Get a unique chance to deeply grasp sustainability in the chemical industry through our SSM chemical training. Learn about challenges, solutions, and risk management.

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Local Government

Join the enlightening 'Local Governments' Module of our Sustainability Manager course. Learn to lead municipal sustainability with urban planning, renewable energy, waste management, and community engagement. Shape resilient, eco-conscious communities with a lasting impact.

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Food

The module presents the food industry from an ESG point of view as a complex set of many mutually influencing processes and subjects. It is devoted not only to production but also to capturing hot spots and influencing them within the supply-customer chain.

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Energy

This module presents the most important issues in the framework of sustainability of all aspects of business that are related to energy and the use of energy for business activities.

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"For me, one of the most important and greatest values of this training was that I could learn from the best in the field and I felt that I could absorb knowledge from the best professionals in each of the subjects. And what was also very important, and what we didn't have before, was the complex knowledge and the approach that we got here. This training was a great help in my work, because I was able to deal with this topic in a much more complex way and I was able to put it into practice immediately.Change the text and add your own."

Renáta Patócs, Corporate Communication Department Lead - E.ON Hungária Group

Disclaimer:

Funded by the European Union. The opinions and statements contained herein reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Project number: 2022-1-HU01-KA220-VET-000085440