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Smart Education for Corporate Sustainability Reporting

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The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive expanded its Non-Financial Reporting Directive requirements to companies with over 250 employees, mandating their sustainability reporting from 2025. This expansion will exceed the number of companies subject to mandatory reporting, presenting new challenges for managers and responsible employees. Companies will have to report according to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. The Erasmus+ project "Smart Education for Corporate Sustainability Reporting" (SECuRe) addressed gaps in vocational education and training (VET) programs related to sustainability knowledge and reporting. It aimed to establish a unified approach for VET teachers and learners across the EU, preparing them for the evolving job market demands. The project began by developing a knowledge repository and questionnaire, focusing on current reporting practices and job requirements, and continued with the preparation of materials for the training course. The course encompassed six learning units: 1) European legislation and sustainability standards, 2) sustainability management, 3–5) environmental, social, and corporate dimensions, and 6) sustainability reporting. The initiative included multiplier events, pilot applications, and course online tests. To deliver the course effectively, the project utilized an interactive e-learning platform with gamification elements and other engaging activities to enhance learning outcomes.
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Subject: Business, Economics and Management  -   Econometrics and Statistics
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