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This book explains in detail the importance of training and capacity building within any business organization, it deepens on to the benefits and opportunities arising from specifically providing employees training on sustainability implementation. Moreover it presents all the necessary information and templates needed for any Human resources manager to correctly embed and implement sustainable related training for their organization. A real life case study is presented from an implementation process as well as a training guideline on how to implement the Sustainable Development Goals agenda within any organization.
About the author
Born in the Canary Islands, Elisa Gomez has always been aware of the immense potential and limitations that resources provide to communities. Following her passion towards the environment and sustainable development mechanism, she completed the Madrid Environmental Sciences degree and later completed a Master's degree in International Sustainable Development and Corporate Sustainability. She has worked for a wide range of industries and sectors as a sustainability consultant and analyst implementing international standards, achieving certifications, and ensuring the management processes were effective. The sectors englobe oil and gas, construction, telecommunications, and software design. Moved by a great passion towards her work, she decided to quit the corporate environment and set up her own company, Better Together (www.bettertogether-sustainability.com) an online sustainability company that specializes in simple, effective, and understandable sustainability practices for all types of companies. They focus especially on Startups and SMEs, as these are growing; ensuring that they are sustainable right from the start without the burden of complicated, time-consuming, and expensive measures.
Summary
Explains in detail the importance of training and capacity building within any business organisation, exploring the benefits and opportunities arising from specifically providing employees training on sustainability implementation.
