Polytechnic University of Coimbra’s schools ESTGOH and CBS|ISCAC hosted the BIP 1st UNIgreen Business Week: Sustainability and CSRD Report, an inter-institutional partnership initiative dedicated to Sustainability and Corporate Reporting (CSRD). The 29 students from six European countries immersed themselves in the topic in the online session, which began on 23 June, and in person between 7 and 11 July.
The technical-scientific sessions, along with the cultural and sporting activities that took place, used technology, the campus and the region to connect sustainability in business, physical exercise and well-being.
The young talents from Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Poland and Portugal not only learnt how to analyse and apply the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the CSRD Guidelines but also put them into practice through an intensive challenge where they investigated the concrete actions and methods of communicating sustainability and social responsibility of relevant companies in UNIgreen partner countries, culminating in impact presentations.
The face-to-face week was attended by lecturer Elisabete Neves (CBS|ISCAC) and Eduardo Moura (Director Investors & ESG, EDP Group) who enriched the discussions, bringing a practical and current perspective on the challenges faced by companies in adopting sustainable practices.
Visits to Quinta dos Jugais, the Interpretive Centre in Bobadela and the Olive Oil Museum, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, not only enriched the participants’ knowledge, but also connected them to local traditions and sustainability practices.
The highlight was the pitches, where the students showed off their innovative ideas, proving the power of international collaboration and technology in promoting practices that guarantee environmental preservation and ecological balance in business.
With the awarding of certificates, this first UNIgreen Business Week in Portugal ended on a high note, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to training the next generation of leaders who are aware of and prepared for the challenges of sustainability.
