SHIFT - ESG Impact Index in Higher Education

<< Objectives >>SHIFT aims at increasing the capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to contribute to SDGs by assessing and implementing ESG strategies and policies through the ESG Impact Index platform, it will equip Higher Education institutions' students, academics, researchers and staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement and monitor ESG practices and reinforcing transnational cooperation by facilitating the sharing of best practices and knowledge among HEIs.<< Implementation >>SHIFT partners will implement a research phase on Environment, social and governance strategies, develop the ESG Impact Index Matrix, develop a series of mini-learning opportunities complemented by the University ESG Awareness serious game. Partners will create a Certification on ESG Impact Index in Higher Education and develop the ESG Impact Index Open-Access Platform, to measure the HEI's impacts on the environment and its natural resources, assess the governance practices & social impacts.<< Results >>The main project result is the ESG Impact Index Open-Access Platform which is a comprehensive tool for higher education institutions to implement and monitor their environmental, social, and governance standards and practices, whioch will be complemented by training and awareness programs, the HEI certification program and a series of communication activities.