Kursthemen

  • Introduction

    An image representing ESG

    Environmental, Social and Governance - ESG has become a new buzzword, predominantly used in connection to the business world. 

    E - stands for environmental, S – stands for social and G - stands for governance. 

    Companies are now asked to report on their environmental impact, their impact on society as well as disclose how they are governed. This so-called non-financial reporting has become equal to annual financial reporting. Investors, governments, as well as the public wants to hold the companies accountable for their activities and therefore ESG reporting is an essential tool to achieve this. 

    ESG is thus a great opportunity for Social Enterprises to show and disseminate their positive social and/or environmental impact and to build up new connections with large companies, which would like to improve their ESG score and make a more positive impact via collaborations with social enterprises.

  • Impact of Social Enterprises on global issues and megatrends

    The unit explores how Social Enterprises play a pivotal role in addressing four global megatrends: urbanisation, technological advancements, demographic shifts, and resource scarcity.

    Through creative solutions to housing or urban food systems, Social Enterprises tackle the complexities of urbanisation to make cities more liveable. Utilising technologies like blockchain and mobile apps, they bridge gaps in healthcare and digital inclusion, supporting even underserved communities.

    Social Enterprises address demographic shifts, including ageing populations in one part of the world, growing youth population in another and increasing migration, by targeted programmes like age-friendly housing solutions that empower these groups. Social Enterprises foster integration, independence, and equitable opportunities.