Individual tasks

1. Introduction to Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Reflection Questions:

• What does sustainability mean to you as an entrepreneur?
• How can circular economy principles apply to your current or future business idea?

Activity:

• Brainstorming Exercise: List three everyday products and suggest how they could be redesigned for reuse or recycling.

2.  Global Challenges & Business Solutions

Reflection Questions:

• Which global challenge resonates most with your business vision: climate change, social inequality, or resource depletion?
• How could your business turn this challenge into an opportunity?

Activity:

• Opportunity Mapping: In small groups, identify one sustainability challenge and propose a business solution. Present your idea in 3 minutes.

3.  ESG Metrics & Tools

Reflection Questions:

• Why do you think investors care about ESG metrics?
• Which ESG area (Environmental, Social, Governance) would be most challenging for your business to implement?

Activity:

• ESG Self-Assessment: Rate your business idea on a scale of 1–5 for each ESG pillar. Discuss gaps and improvement strategies.

4.  Sustainable Business Models

Reflection Questions:

• Which sustainable business model (circular economy, social enterprise, eco-commerce) appeals to you most and why?
• How could you integrate sustainability into your revenue streams?

Activity:

• Business Model Canvas: Create a mini canvas for your sustainable business idea, highlighting People, Planet, and Profit.

5.  Triple Bottom Line

Reflection Questions:

• How do you balance profitability with social and environmental goals?
• Can you think of a company that successfully applies the Triple Bottom Line? What can you learn from them?

Activity:

• Case Study Analysis: Review a success story (e.g., Patagonia or IKEA) and identify how they apply People, Planet, Profit principles.