About Esg Essentials Project
ESG Essentials is a 24-month Erasmus+ project (2024–2026) supporting SMEs, micro-enterprises and training providers in integrating ESG and sustainability into business practices and vocational training.
By bringing together six organisations from Malta, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria, the project develops practical tools, training resources and implementation frameworks that enable businesses and professionals to adopt ESG strategies aligned with EU priorities and the SDGs.
Supporting Educators, VET Providers and SMEs in ESG and Sustainability Training
This section supports educators, VET providers, trainers and SMEs by providing practical tools and resources developed within the ESG Essentials project, with the aim of empowering European SMEs to:
- Adopt ESG best practices
- Expand sustainability beyond finance into everyday business activities
- Develop a strong community of ESG-skilled professionals
- Strengthen the role of VET in driving sustainable change
Practical tools for immediate ESG implementation
A final practical project focused on applying ESG principles to real organisational or business contexts.
Theoretical Knowledge
A structured introduction to ESG and sustainability concepts, providing clear, SME-oriented theoretical foundations that support practical training and real-world application.
Practical Skills
Practice-oriented ESG skills designed to support the concrete implementation of sustainability and ESG principles in SMEs and vocational training contexts.
Guided Individual Activities and Mentoring
Guided individual activities combined with mentoring support, adaptable to online, in-person and blended training formats, and focused on practical ESG application.
Final Individual ESG Implementation Project
A practical, context-based project enabling participants to translate ESG learning into concrete actions and implementation plans.
of the world’s ESG assets are managed by European investors, highlighting Europe’s leadership in sustainable finance.
of total assets under management in the EU are ESG-related (€6.6 trillion out of €17.2 trillion total)
of corporate turnover on Euronext markets is now classified as Taxonomy-eligible, showing growing alignment with the EU’s sustainability classification system.
of European executives surveyed support mandatory climate transition plans for large companies, meaning sustainability is seen as a strategic priority
Get Involved in the ESG Essentials Project
ESG Essentials invites educators, VET providers, SMEs and stakeholders to get involved in a European initiative focused on building practical ESG skills and supporting sustainable business practices.
Online and In-Person Events for Learning and Collaboration
ESG Essentials organises online and on-site events, including workshops, training sessions and collaborative meetings, to support learning, exchange and capacity building among educators, VET providers, SMEs and professionals across Europe.
Events
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How to Become a Software Tester
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Hands on: Python - Free Workshop
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An Introduction to Coding with Code
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Learn to Code Online Taster Workshop
Why Choose Our Esg Training Programme?
Why does ESG matter for business competitiveness?
Because ESG increasingly influences market access, supply chains, investment decisions and risk management, directly affecting the long-term competitiveness of businesses.
What makes this training programme different?
The training programme is a practical and flexible training programme designed for SMEs, combining ESG knowledge with tools and real-world application.
How can ESG training be adapted to SMEs and VET contexts?
The training is modular and flexible, allowing content and activities to be adapted to SME realities, vocational education and professional training programmes.
What benefits does the training programme offer upon completion?
Upon completion, participants gain practical ESG skills, access to tools and training materials, and develop a concrete ESG action or implementation project that can be applied directly within their organisation, SME or training context.
The programme also provides recognition of completion and supports long-term capacity building aligned with EU sustainability priorities.
How does it align with EU sustainability policies?
The programme is developed within an Erasmus+ project and aligned with EU sustainability priorities, ESG frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
