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ESG4SMEs Project

ESG Managers for the development and ESG transformation of Rural SMEs
ESG4SMEs proposes the development of the ESG Manager for rural SMEs job profile to help rural SMEs transition to a sustainable economy. The job profile will be based on a needs analysis and key competencies framework, leading to the development of a specialized curriculum. The project aims to support professional development for rural SMEs, contribute to skills development for VET learners, and establish the certification process of the ESGM for rural SMEs, ultimately recognized at an EU level. The ESG4SMEs project aims to produce the following results, described in specific WPs: WP2 will focus on the development of the ESG Manager profile and curriculum, while WP3 will design the VET training course and pilot it. WP4 will focus on the development of simulation games to enhance competencies and skills, and WP5 on the creation of a Policy Handbook to promote ESG practices and advocate for the ESGM profile at the EU level.
ACEEU's Role: Project Coordinator
ACEEU will be the project coordinator and overseer of the project implementation, dissemination and communication, having already experience in coordinating EU projects related to the sector. More specifically, ACEEU will lead WP1, which involves project management and implementation. In addition, ACEEU will be responsible for the evaluation and quality assurance plan and lead all related activities.
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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kliewe


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Angela Hernandez


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Project information

Project period
01 Nov 2023 to 30 Apr 2026
Funding body & program
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships, European Commission
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Partners
7 Partners (see partner information below)
Educational level focus
VET
Topic focus
Sustainability
Output focus
Curriculum development,
Policy development,
Regional development,
Software development
Target group focus
Students,
Company representatives
Discipline focus
Social Sciences,
Natural sciences
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