Zielony, zrównoważony i odpowiedzialny biznes kluczem do sukcesu

"<< Background >>The project was implemented as a response to several important market needs and recommendations of the European Commission. One of the main problems that the project was supposed to solve was the lack of a coherent message about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Poland and the lack of a center that could effectively distribute this information to the MSME sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises must apply ESG standards in connection with the fourth industrial revolution, but they often lack guidance on the principles of how they should proceed and the principles of reporting.The project also aimed to fill a gap in the market in terms of educational services for MSMEs, especially in the context of environmental, climate and nature protection. There was a lack of programs that would raise the level of competence and enable the creation of objective knowledge about the impact of MSMEs on the natural environment and climate. Therefore, the project was an important complement to the current educational offer.<< Objectives >>The main objective of the project was to provide organizations with methodological, competency and tool support in the field of ESG and digital competencies. The project aimed to create guides and a series of training courses for organizations that want to implement pro-ecological activities and expand their digital activity in social media. It focused on raising ecological and digital awareness, especially among the management staff of MSMEs.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:- Building the capacity of organizations in the field of international and cross-sectoral work.- Promoting better access to ecology through new forms and educational materials for management staff.- Building the capacity of organizations through international cooperation in a new thematic area.- Expanding the set of tools supporting the professional development of organizations, including management staff in the field of ecology and digital technologies.- Promoting sustainable development.- Creating and developing international networks.- Supporting synergies within international policy between partners.- Supporting the inclusion of target groups with fewer opportunities.- Building the capacity of organisations in international areas and the VET sector.<< Implementation >>1.Exchange of good practices:- Kick-off meeting in Poland: Project inauguration meeting, during which partners discussed the project implementation plan and principles, divided tasks in accordance with the agreement, prepared a work plan and task schedule.- Online expert meetings: 4 online meetings were organized with experts in the field of ecology, sustainable development and digitization, aimed at exchanging good practices and outlining the direction of individual activities.2. Development of educational materials:- Experts prepared educational materials for MSME management staff, including thematic workshop scenarios, exercises, practical tasks, individual worksheets, instructional videos, multimedia presentations and podcasts for the guide in Polish and English.- Validation of materials in Opole on a group of 15 people.3. Dissemination of project results:- Dissemination seminar in Opole devoted to the topics of ecology and digitization for MSMEs through innovative education methods and training of management staff.- 2 promotional webinars in Poland and Ireland for a group of 40 people.<< Results >>- 2 guides entitled ""ECSR and digital technologies in the organization"" and ""How to implement green activities in the organization?- 2 thematic workshop scenarios (selected from the catalog) entitled ""Scenario I for management staff - building a sustainable brand"" and ""Implementation scenario for management staff - green marketing in the organization""- 20 exercises/practical tasks (10 exercises for each scenario),- 20 individual worksheets (10 worksheets for each scenario (individual work),- 2 instructional videos (1 for each scenario),- 2 multimedia presentations - theoretical introduction,- podcasts for the guide and scenario.Number of participants in international meetings - 18 peopleNumber of international meetings - 1 kick-off meeting in PolandNumber of webinars - 2 promotional webinars in Poland and Ireland for 40 peopleNumber of seminars - 1 dissemination seminar in Poland for 40 people.RESULTS LONG-TERM:- improving the competences of the management staff;- improving the knowledge and skills of partners and the leader;- entering a new sector by the Leader and building a base of experience in future projects."