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ECOPATH: Free ESG and Circular Economy Training for SMEs

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24 September 2026

ECOPATH is an Erasmus+ project that offers free, interactive training and resources to help small and medium-sized businesses understand and apply circular economy principles and ESG reporting to their business.

The training is delivered through a free, interactive learning tool that is designed to make sustainability reporting, practical, engaging and accessible for everyone.

ECOPATH is delivered through a gamified learning journey rather than a passive lecture series. Learners have interactive choices, realistic scenarios and step-by-step challenges, and explore the kinds of sustainability decisions businesses face every day, including navigating real-world issues through a fictional company.

Who is the ECOPATH for?

ECOPATH is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals working in small and medium-sized businesses who want to build practical skills in ESG reporting and the circular economy. It is for learners who want to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of ESG reporting and the circular economy
  • Apply sustainability principles in a practical business context
  • Improve how they communicate their organisation’s sustainability impact
  • Build confidence in meeting emerging sustainability reporting requirements

How the Training Works

The ECOPATH training comprises 46 exercises across 7 learning modules, combining facilitator-led learning with flexible self-study.

  • 3 facilitator-led sessions — delivered online or face-to-face
  • 4 self-study modules — completed through a dedicated app or Moodle
  • Approximately 25 hours of learning — including module assessments, equivalent to 1 ECTS credit

What will you learn?

By completing ECOPATH, you'll develop practical knowledge and skills to:

  • Understand the connection between ESG reporting and the circular economy
  • Apply sustainability principles in a practical business context
  • Understand the VSME and what SMEs may need to disclose
  • Communicate sustainability information clearly and credibly
  • Recognise and avoid common pitfalls, including greenwashing

Take the training or Give the training .

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