Project Results

On this page, you can explore the results of the ESG4SMEs project, which include activities like effective project management, monitoring, quality control, and dissemination. The project also organizes Multiplier Events and meetings in partner countries to ensure the successful implementation of all project tasks and the achievement of its goals.

1. Needs Analysis Report on ESG in rural SMEs

This report combines desk and field research to explore how rural SMEs in the agri-food sector in Germany, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia approach ESG. It highlights key challenges and gaps in each country, and informs the design of the ESG Manager Profile and Framework. The document is available in English only.

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2. ESG4SMEs Management Framework

This document sets the foundation for creating the ESG Manager role in SMEs, with a focus on the agri-food sector. Based on the project’s needs analysis and partner expertise, it defines the role’s key components and organizes them into four dimensions: role, person (competences), organization (enablers), and external ecosystem. It also outlines the training content and levels needed to prepare ESG managers to embed sustainability and responsible governance in SMEs. The document is available in English only.

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3. The ESG Manager for Rural SMEs Profile

This resource outlines the ESG Manager role tailored to rural SMEs, combining three complementary roles (ESG Analyst, Optimizer, Leader), with core responsibilities, skills, and tasks suited to small, often family-run agri-food businesses. Available in English only.

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4. Curriculum design

This document designs a practical curriculum to train ESG managers for rural SMEs. It sets clear goals and competencies and delivers six modules: ESG foundations, data analysis, implementation, strategic planning, performance monitoring & reporting, and local adaptation. Available in English, Italian, Slovenian, German, and Greek.

Curriculum Design

5. Design the ESGMR training course and pilot

This resource outlines the ESG Manager role tailored to rural SMEs, combining three complementary roles (ESG Analyst, Optimizer, Leader), with core responsibilities, skills, and tasks suited to small, often family-run agri-food businesses. Available in English only.

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6. Development of ESG4SMEs Simulation Game

This document sets the foundation for creating the ESG Manager role in SMEs, with a focus on the agri-food sector. Based on the project’s needs analysis and partner expertise, it defines the role’s key components and organizes them into four dimensions: role, person (competences), organization (enablers), and external ecosystem. It also outlines the training content and levels needed to prepare ESG managers to embed sustainability and responsible governance in SMEs. The document is available in English only.

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