Where ideas meet action—for the planet and your business
Hands-on learning, real-world impact
Participating in Global Green Action Day means gaining practical skills, tackling real sustainability challenges, and bringing back fresh ideas and tools that create real business value.
Tackling sustainability challenges isn’t simple—it requires the right skills and mindset. That’s why, before we take action, we learn. Through hands-on training in sustainability-driven innovation, we prepare together. Then, on June 5th, we meet to put that knowledge into practice and drive real change.
Join us! This is what you get access to as a participant!
Warm-up Sessions
March-April 2025
Can’t wait to get started? Join our free online Warm-Up Sessions! These sessions introduce fresh perspectives and help you prepare for action.
Free & optional – Register for each session separately.
Training Modules
May 2025
Gain practical tools and insights into sustainability-driven innovation through online content and live sessions with experts and business leaders.
12 hours & mandatory: on-demand training between 21st April to June 2nd.
Accelerator Sessions
May 2025
Join expert-led interactive workshops packed with practical tools and real-world strategies for sustainability-driven innovation.
Optional sessions.
Global Green Action Day
5th of June – UN World Environment Day
This action-driven event where we meet to address real-world challenges. Aligned with UN World Environment Day, is where learning meets impact.
4 hours of action, in Porto, Lisbon, Vienna, Stockholm, or online.
How Your Company Benefits from Your Participation
Fresh Ideas for Real Challenges
Contribute to solving real-world sustainability challenges and bring back actionable ideas tailored to today’s business needs.
Position as a Sustainability Leader
Show customers and stakeholders that your company is serious about sustainable innovation and future-proofing.
Upskilling with Purpose
Gain cutting-edge knowledge in Innovation Strategy, Circular Economy, and AI for Sustainability—all through on-demand, certified training.
Network with Global Changemakers
Connect with experts, organizations, and innovators from across Europe—opening doors to new insights, partnerships, and opportunities.
Collaborate. Innovate. Act – Together for the Planet.
The time for talking is over—it’s time to act! Be part of Global Green Action Day, join now!
Testimonials from our Sustainability-driven Innovation training
This is not our first rodeo. We have been delivering online training on sustainability-driven innovation since 2023.
“This is an eye-opening program that will prepare you for the future. It is super relevant and very complete. Sustainability will affect all businesses and having Knowledge on these topics is an advantage.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how captivating the topic of sustainability proved to be. Despite my prior understanding, becoming actively engaged in it was eye-opening. ”
“This program has heightened my awareness and emphasized the necessity of staying updated on this evolving topic. Understanding how sustainability drives innovation, especially in the realm of AI, is imperative.””
Training & Sessions in preparation for Global Action Day
Total time commitment: 12 hours training + optional Warm-up Sessions + optional Accelerator Sessions
FAQ – Everything you need to know!
Who can participate in Global Green Action Day?
Global Green Action Day is designed for professionals driving sustainability and innovation within their organizations. This includes sustainability and innovation teams working on the ground to implement initiatives, project leads and program managers overseeing sustainability or innovation projects, and department heads in R&D, procurement, supply chain, and other roles where sustainability and innovation are critical. Middle management professionals, such as sustainability managers, innovation managers, and operations managers, who are responsible for driving day-to-day change, are also key participants. Additionally, we invite experts from academia, NGOs, and other thought-leadership communities to ensure a wide range of perspectives and experiences. This diversity helps create more robust and innovative solutions to the challenges we face.
What kind of challenges will be addressed on Action Day?
The Global Green Action Day focuses on real-world challenges submitted by businesses, public sector organizations, and NGOs. These challenges revolve around plastic pollution, circular economy, decarbonization, and AI for sustainability. Participants will work on strategies to reduce, replace, or eliminate plastic in products and supply chains, develop business models that promote reusability and recycling, explore ways to optimize energy use and reduce emissions, and investigate how artificial intelligence can accelerate sustainable transformation. All challenges are practical and action-driven, ensuring that organizations leave the event with concrete ideas that can be implemented.
Can I participate only in the Action Day without completing the training?
No, the training is mandatory to attend the Action Day on June 5. This requirement ensures that all participants arrive prepared, informed, and ready to collaborate, making the Action Day discussions more impactful and solution-oriented. However, if you are unable to attend the Action Day, you can still enroll in the training, which will remain available for self-paced learning.
What happens if I don’t complete the training on time?
Participants must complete the training by June 2 in order to join the Action Day. Those who do not finish on time will not be able to participate in the live event but will still have six months of access to the training materials after June 5. This allows for continued learning at a flexible pace, even beyond the event.
What is the cost to participate?
The cost for the full training and participation in the Action Day is €450 per person. This includes access to all training modules, warm-up sessions, and accelerator sessions, as well as participation in the Global Green Action Day, either online or in-person. Additionally, participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion. The learning materials remain available for six months after the event. Group discounts are available for organizations registering multiple participants.
Will I receive a certificate for completing the training?
Yes, participants who complete the training and take part in the Global Green Action Day will receive a certificate of completion from Global Green Action Day, together with Next Agents, The Good Tribe, and Think Big Leaders. This certification recognizes expertise in sustainability-driven innovation and acknowledges the contribution to tackling real-world challenges.
Can my company submit a challenge?
Yes, organizations are encouraged to submit a sustainability challenge to be worked on during the Action Day. These challenges provide an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from diverse teams. More details on the Challenge Partner process and how to submit a challenge can be found in the information document available here.
How are teams formed for the Action Day?
Teams are carefully curated to ensure a diverse mix of expertise, experience, and perspectives. The goal is to create well-balanced groups that maximize creativity and problem-solving potential, leading to meaningful and actionable outcomes.
What language will the training and Action Day be in?
The entire training program, including online modules, discussions, and live sessions, will be conducted in English. The online Action Day will also be fully in English. However, for those attending the in-person sessions, teams can collaborate in the local language of their chosen location. Regardless of the working language, all final solutions must be submitted in English.
Will I need to bring anything to the Action Day?
There is no need to bring any specific materials to the Action Day.
When does the training start?
The online training platform will open access to the training on April 21 (World Creativity and Innovation Day). Participants have until June 2 to complete the 12 hours of compulsory training. Before the 21st of April there are the Warm-up Session which are not compulsory.
What is the required time commitment for the online training?
The total time commitment is estimated at 12 hours. It includes three modules, each consisting of five lessons and a live session that will be recorded.
Until when can I sign up for the Live Action Day?
The training will run asynchronously throughout May. You can sign up until May 30 but must complete the training by June 2.
What will happen on June 5?
June 5 is the UN World Environment Day, and we will meet to tackle sustainability challenges brought by different organizations. Participants will receive information about the challenges and team assignments in advance.
Where will we meet on the Action Day (June 5)?
Participants can choose to either gather online in the morning or meet face-to-face in different locations in the afternoon. Participants will be asked to select their preferred location in advance. The available locations are:
🇵🇹 Portugal – afternoon 13:00-17:00 GMT
Lisbon – Mouraria Creative Hub: Tv. dos Lagares 1, 1100-300 Lisboa
Porto – APGEI: Rua de Salazares 842, 4149-002 Porto
🇸🇪 Sweden – afternoon 13:00-17:00 CET
Stockholm – Impact Hub Stockholm: Jakobsbergsgatan 22, 111 44 Stockholm
Helsingborg – To be confirmed
🇦🇹 Austria – afternoon 13:00-17:00 CET
Vienna – Inits Vienna’s High-tech Incubator: Media Quarter Marx 3.4 (5th floor), Maria-Jacobi-Gasse 1, 1030 Vienna
Online
Morning session 09:00-12:00 CET. For those unable to attend in person, a full online participation pathway is available in the morning.
How do I sign up for the training and the Action Day?
The registration for the training and the Action Day on June 5 is the same. You need to enroll here. Completing the training is mandatory for participating in the Action Day to ensure all participants start with the same level of knowledge and can immediately begin working on the challenges.
Pricing for participants & challenges
Join the Action Day as a team activity, group discounts available contact us!
If you have any questions, feel free to drop us an e-mail or book a call with us here.
Enrol as a participant or bring your team
€450
Access to all online training modules plus extra non-compulsory webinars.
Participation in online live expert panels and Q&A sessions.
Admission to the online or in-person Action Day in Portugal, Austria, or Sweden.
Join the online community for collaboration and insights.
Bring your business challenge to be addressed at the Action Day
€5000
Submission of a real-world sustainability challenge to be addressed by participants.
2 complimentary seats for the training and action day
Recognition as a Challenge Partner on event materials and website
Access to actionable solutions developed during the event
Prices shown are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be calculated and applied at checkout based on the applicable VAT rate in the country of purchase, in compliance with EU regulations.
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