{"id":74608,"date":"2026-06-22T11:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/?page_id=74608"},"modified":"2026-11-11T14:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:42:23","slug":"sustainability-in-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/sustainability-in-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section id=\"hero-block_ba62c2f9f039778735242ad9dee8385d\" class=\"hero site-banner section-default default alignfull\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"site-banner-bg section-bg-image \" >\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1337\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536\u00d71536 size-1536\u00d71536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-2048x1069.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"site-banner-content container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row w-100\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n                        <div class=\"hero-text-overlay\">\r\n                                                                <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Sustainability in Business<\/h1>\r\n                            <div class=\"inner-content\">\r\n                            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Erasmus+ Course<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you interested in understanding how sustainability is transforming business in Europe? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please register via the links below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.eventilla.com\/sustainability-business-may2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17-21 May 2027 <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.eventilla.com\/sustainability-business-november2027\">15-11 November 2027<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During this course you will<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the global strategies and agreements underpinning the European Green Deal, its policies and objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how these policies create both requirements and opportunities for businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the skills and competences needed for the green transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the basics of sustainability reporting standards for large companies under the CSRD and for companies outside the directive&#8217;s scope (VSME).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience the circular economy through gamified learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainability competence frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active and structural competences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable business and systems thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EU policies for sustainability in business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to CSRD &amp; VSME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basics of circular economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Business colleges, TVET and up teachers interested in sustainability in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can apply for Erasmus+ funding for these courses.&nbsp;Sykli\u2019s Erasmus courses meet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu\/resources-and-tools\/quality-standards-key-action-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the quality requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for courses under the Erasmus+ programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course fee depends on the duration of participation and whether the participant\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participants with an Erasmus+ grant, the course fee is based on the Erasmus+ course fee grant of 80 \u20ac per day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 240 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 400 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 560 \u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other participants, the course fees are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 330 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 490 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 650 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74609\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sykli_mustonen_katariina-759_2040px.jpg 1457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katariina Mustonen<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_ylonen_tom_1038_2040px-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74782\" style=\"width:158px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Tom Yl\u00f6nen<\/strong> holds a Master\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has broad experience in working with companies and professionals across different industries, helping organisations develop their capabilities and respond to changing business environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>Ask more<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"staff-box\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row\">\r\n                            <div class=\"col-4\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_liettila_terhi-591_2040px-e1782728246241.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"col-8\">\r\n                                <h3>Terhi Liettil\u00e4<\/h3>\r\n                                Expert, Working Life Services                                <ul>\r\n                                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-telephone-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.885.511a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 2.61.163L6.29 2.98c.329.423.445.974.315 1.494l-.547 2.19a.678.678 0 0 0 .178.643l2.457 2.457a.678.678 0 0 0 .644.178l2.189-.547a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 1.494.315l2.306 1.794c.829.645.905 1.87.163 2.611l-1.034 1.034c-.74.74-1.846 1.065-2.877.702a18.634 18.634 0 0 1-7.01-4.42 18.634 18.634 0 0 1-4.42-7.009c-.362-1.03-.037-2.137.703-2.877L1.885.511z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"tel:+358469227696\">+358 46 922 7696<\/a><\/li><li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-envelope-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M.05 3.555A2 2 0 0 1 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 1 1.95 1.555L8 8.414.05 3.555ZM0 4.697v7.104l5.803-3.558L0 4.697ZM6.761 8.83l-6.57 4.027A2 2 0 0 0 2 14h12a2 2 0 0 0 1.808-1.144l-6.57-4.027L8 9.586l-1.239-.757Zm3.436-.586L16 11.801V4.697l-5.803 3.546Z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"mailto:terhi.liettila@sykli.fi\">terhi.liettila@sykli.fi<\/a><\/li>                                <\/ul>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>SYKLI Environmental College is a national specialist vocational college. We train professionals in different sectors to take concrete steps towards sustainability. Our aim is to\u202fbuild\u202fgreen competencies\u202fand increase\u202fthe quality of sustainability education\u202fat all levels of the\u202feducation 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. 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