Are you interested in understanding how sustainability is transforming business in Europe?
Would you like to gain practical insights into the green transition and learn how policies create both requirements and opportunities for businesses? This 5-day Erasmus+ course dives into sustainability in business, particularly how to navigate in the green transition in the European Union.
Upcoming courses
Please register via the links below:
17-21 May 2027
15-11 November 2027
During this course you will
- Understand the global strategies and agreements underpinning the European Green Deal, its policies and objectives.
- Explore how these policies create both requirements and opportunities for businesses.
- Identify the skills and competences needed for the green transition.
- Learn the basics of sustainability reporting standards for large companies under the CSRD and for companies outside the directive’s scope (VSME).
- Experience the circular economy through gamified learning.
Topics
- Sustainability competence frameworks
- Active and structural competences
- Sustainable business and systems thinking
- EU policies for sustainability in business
- Introduction to CSRD & VSME
- Basics of circular economy
Who is this course for?
Business colleges, TVET and up teachers interested in sustainability in business.
Course fee
Participants can apply for Erasmus+ funding for these courses. Sykli’s Erasmus courses meet the quality requirements for courses under the Erasmus+ programme.
The course fee depends on the duration of participation and whether the participant’s organisation has an Erasmus+ grant. The course fee includes training, training venues, coffee breaks, a certificate and online course access. Accommodation, meals, admission fees and local transport are not included.
For participants with an Erasmus+ grant, the course fee is based on the Erasmus+ course fee grant of 80 € per day:
- 3-day course: 240 €
- 5-day course: 400 €
- 7-day course: 560 €
For other participants, the course fees are:
- 3-day course: 330 € + VAT 25.5 %
- 5-day course: 490 € + VAT 25.5 %
- 7-day course: 650 € + VAT 25.5 %
If you have applied for an Erasmus+ mobility grant for fewer learning days, please let us know. We will invoice you according to your participation.
Trainers
Katariina Mustonen is an experienced teacher and trainer in corporate responsibility, sustainability reporting and competence frameworks. She is originally a special needs teacher and principal with 15 years teaching the youth in TVET Business and management.
She has then shifted focus towards CR during the past 10 years. Katariina trains both teachers and working life professionals and works closely with companies helping them navigate through sustainability governance and reporting.
Tom Ylönen holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration, specialising in marketing and management. He works as a Specialist at SYKLI Environmental College, focusing on business collaboration, professional development and sustainability-related training programmes.
His professional background includes extensive experience in business management, having previously worked as a Marketing Manager and Personnel Manager. His expertise lies in connecting business needs with sustainability, skills development and organisational change.
He has broad experience in working with companies and professionals across different industries, helping organisations develop their capabilities and respond to changing business environments.
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Terhi Liettilä
Expert, Working Life ServicesSYKLI Environmental College is a national specialist vocational college. We train professionals in different sectors to take concrete steps towards sustainability. Our aim is to build green competencies and increase the quality of sustainability education at all levels of the education system and throughout society. In Finland, SYKLI is known as a pioneer in environmental and sustainability education. We are recognised for high-quality education, innovative pedagogy and strong sustainability expertise. At Sykli, learning happens through participation and real-life experiences.
