Accounting for 99% of all businesses in the EU, SMEs are the backbone of the European economy. They also play a vital role in sustainability transitions as innovative solutions for sustainability are often developed and spread by SMEs. Therefore, the consortium of the EU co-funded ECOPATH project considers it to be essential support SME professionals in their sustainability journeys and reporting activities, and to equip educators with the tools to transfer relevant knowledge and skills.  

Dublin Chamber are part of the ECOpath project and to address these aspects, the ECOPATH consortium is currently developing a curriculum which will form the basis of a Gamebook on ESG and circular economy for SMEs. The Gamebook makes use of gamified learning approaches to provide SME professionals with knowledge on sustainability – especially ESG and circular economy, guidance on reporting and adopting sustainable practices, an introduction to sustainable business models, and to support them in navigating reporting regulations and requirements. The project will furthermore equip educators with a Gamebook Facilitation Guide to support their use of the learning materials. 

The ECOPATH project highlights the potential of Circular Economy in supporting companies to implement Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles

The project consortium unites organisations from Sweden (SwIdeas; CirEko), Germany (AFBB Akademie für berufliche Bildung), Croatia (SIMORA – Sisak Moslavina County Development Agency), Spain (BIOAZUL), and Ireland (Dublin Chamber of Commerce). 

Thank you to all members who have provided us with feedback on this version of the Gamebook and we hope to launch the final version in September.