SDG House Greece: Applications for the 3rd Sustainability Acceleration Program have started
SDG House Greece, which is the new initiative of Orange Grove and the Dutch embassy, announces the start of applications for the third Sustainability Acceleration Programme, an intensive online training program companies in tools and skills to integrate sustainable practices into their business model and operation.
The program, which will start in November, is aimed at new and mature small and medium businesses and startups seeking to accelerate their sustainability transition transition). The aim is, with tangible tools, to integrate sustainability principles into their processes, to comply with upcoming legislative developments, as well as to meet the expectations of the market, prospective investors and their human resources, strengthening their competitiveness and position in the economy.
The 5-week program includes interactive workshops by international trainers to develop a strategic plan to adapt and transition to business models that include the element of sustainability in all business processes and infrastructures, as well as in its value chains. With the basic knowledge and skills that the participants will acquire, they will be able to assess the challenges and exploit the opportunities of a sustainability transition, examining business models, dilemmas and best practices. They will also gainknowledge of the various sustainability reporting standards, regulations and guidelines in order to create a compliance preparation plan early on. At the same time, they will understand how to design an effective communication with clear messages and transparency to the market and internally, which will attract the right customers, human resources and investors for the business.
In addition, participants will have access to a dynamic ecosystem of alumni entrepreneurs, as well as specialist and partner organizations from the international network of SDG Houses and Orange Grove.
The program is carried out remotely, through the electronic platform of SDG House Greece, enabling groups from all over Greece and abroad to apply for participation. Applications will remain open until Sunday, October 20.
Those interested can submit their application here.