Sustainability as a core business value: Transforming your business through ESG criteria integration

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    15/05/2025 14:30
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    teacher Irene Loucaides

Training Objectives

A. Knowledge

Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the ESG pillars (Environmental – Social – Governance).
  • Understand the requirements of European strategies and legislation for sustainability.
  • Identify impacts, risks, and opportunities (IRO) throughout the value chain.
  • Distinguish between good sustainability practices and the difference between ESG and greenwashing.
  • Understand the importance of managing water, energy, waste, and climate adaptation.

B. Skills

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain and evaluate IROs.
  • Map the value chain and the stakeholders involved.
  • Develop energy, water, and waste management systems.
  • Formulate a business sustainability strategy based on ESG criteria.
  • Set realistic goals in the short and long term.
  • Apply sustainability practices in decision-making and collaborate with all departments of the organization.

C. Attitudes

Participants will be able to:

  • Promote sustainable practices in their organizations.
  • Foster the inclusion of all stakeholders.
  • Refute unfounded claims regarding global sustainability trends.
  • Actively participate in sustainable development initiatives.

In-house Part – Practical Application in the Workplace

After the completion of the institutional part, a 4-hour in-house stage follows, which takes place at the workplace of the respective company. In this practical section, participants will:

  • Apply the knowledge they acquired in the theoretical part.
  • Complete a detailed assessment of impacts, risks, and opportunities (IRO).
  • Map their own company’s value chain.
  • Develop a draft sustainability strategy that includes:
  • Environmental Strategy
  • Social Strategy
  • Governance Strategy
  • Utilize ESG tools that align with international and European standards.
  • Promote cross-departmental collaboration to achieve sustainability goals.

The in-house part is vital for the success of the program, as it ensures that the training translates into immediate and measurable application.

Cost & Subsidy

The program is fully subsidized and is offered at zero participation cost for approved participants.

The official program tuition is €1600 (without VAT), however, it is entirely covered through the subsidy, resulting in no financial burden for the companies or the participants.

You can register for the program through the link https://ermis.anad.org.cy / No. Program #576128

 

Program Trainer

Eirini Loukaidou – Certified Vital Trainer (HRDA Reg. No: 5361)

The program’s instructor, Eirini Loukaidou, possesses expertise and experience in sustainability, ESG criteria, due diligence, and the formulation of corporate governance strategies.

As a certified Vital Trainer by the HRDA, she has implemented numerous programs that enhance sustainable business operations and the adaptation of organizations to the new requirements of environment, society, and governance.

Her educational approach combines theory and practical application, ensuring that participants acquire substantial knowledge, applicable skills, and active participation in formulating a sustainability strategy for their organization.

Detailed Seminar Costs

For HRDA Beneficiaries

  • Cost per participant (no vat applies)
    1600€
  • HRDA Subsidization
    1600€
  • Beneficiaries Company cost
    0.00€

For non HRDA Beneficiaries

  • Cost per participant
    1600€ + VAT

PROGRAMME

Training Dates (Institutional Part)

  • Day
    13/05/25
  • Time
    9:00 - 14:15
  • Location
    Online
  • Day
    14/05/25
  • Time
    9:00 - 12:15
  • Location
    Online
  • Day
    15/05/25
  • Time
    9:00 - 14:30
  • Location
    Online

Training Dates (In - house Part)

  • Start Date
    16/05/25
  • End Date
    16/09/25

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