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Module 4: ESG Strategy and Implementation

Strategic Planning and Business Integration

The curriculum positions this module as the foundation for understanding ESG drivers, regulations, stakeholder expectations and the strategic importance of ESG for SMEs.

Understand what ESG means, how it differs from general sustainability, and why it matters for SMEs. Explore changing customer, investor, employee and supply-chain expectations, alongside key European ESG requirements and business risks.

Key topics

  • ESG and sustainability
  • Drivers of ESG change
  • Customer and market expectations
  • Employee perspectives
  • EU ESG requirements
  • VSME standards
  • ESG risks and business opportunities
  • Industry and competitor benchmarking

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