ESG PRO
Climate Risk Readiness Through Open Innovation
Aligning ESG with Innovation for Corporate Success
ESG PRO invites corporate ESG, Sustainability, and Innovation teams to join us on an exciting journey to the forefront of sustainability and innovation.
Management of climate-related risks, which have widespread implications for all organizations, is a key sustainability challenge. In ESG PRO, participants gain valuable insights into their corporate carbon worlds, enhancing eco-operational efficiency and prioritizing decarbonization strategies. Using open innovation best practices, we match startup solutions specifically tailored to mitigate these pressing risks. The ESG PRO programme also includes sessions intended to help corporations successfully execute Proof of Concept (PoC) projects with startups.
ESG PRO Goals
Catalyze innovation within corporates using ESG practices
Enhance the professional development of the team through ESG integration and innovation
Implement sustainability considerations in innovation processes to increase market resilience
Catalyze Climate-focused innovation to address pressing global sustainability challenges
Boost your ESG IMpact
Become an ESG PRO
Build your ESG & Open Innovation Roadmap
Effectively identify and prioritize climate risk challenges and solutions to drive meaningful progress toward your organization’s sustainability objectives
ESG PRO Diploma
Get certified as a team expert in ESG and sustainability to enhance the unit’s credibility within the organization and industry
Tap into Disruptive Climate Solutions
Get customized scouting from the Israeli startup ecosystem, that serves as a test bed for high-quality sustainable technologies that can be implemented globally
Shape your PoC
PoC planning, designing, executing and measuring for successful ESG and sustainability projects
ESG PRO innovation journey
Kickoff Session
2-days in person CORPORATE esg INNOVATION WORKSHOP
Sourcing solutions throughout open innovation
ESG POC EXECUTION
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Eligibility & Commitments
ESG PRO is designed for European Corporations, operating in any sector, that meet the following criteria:
Based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe Associated countries.
More than 500 employees, and/or €80M annual revenue.
Dedicated senior project manager in an innovation related role, such as: Innovation Manager, ESG Leader, EHS, CSR, Sustainability Manager, etc.
An innovative process that involves management leads to long-term success. To ensure optimal impact, workshops, strategies, and processes should be attended by at least one senior-level executive of the company.
- 2-day company workshop in CEE in September
- 1-day (physical/online) PoC execution session
- Startup engagement
- Bi-monthly team meetings
- Availability throughout the process, which can take 3-7 months
next steps
apply
Applications are accepted until 31 October 2024 or until all limited spots fill up. Apply Now
Get selected
Eligible companies will be interviewed, and selection will be made by the ESG PRO Innovation Team. Only a limited number of companies will be selected
kickoff & innovate
Accepted companies will begin the programme with a Corporate workshop in CEE in September and build their individual ESG & Climate Risk road maps
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finance
The unique ESG PRO programme is valued at €50,000 for each participating company.
However, as European funding supports the program, the following funding schemes are available:
participant category
Participation Cost
European Corporates that meet the eligibility criteria
€14,000
EIT KIC Partners & RIS Countries
€12,000
esg pro is led by:
EIT is Europe’s largest innovation network strengthening innovation since 2008.
EIT Hub Israel serves as a bridge between the vibrant Israeli innovation ecosystem and the vast resources and potential offered by the European Union. A catalyst for collaboration between Israeli and European innovators, it supported many PoCs and collaborations that benefited both ecosystems.
