Green Knowledge and Regulations for Small Businesses
GENERAL INFORMATION
This training provides small business owners and entrepreneurs planning to grow micro-enterprises with the knowledge needed to address challenges related to their company’s green objectives.
Date: 04.11.2025 – 04.12.2025
Registration: 15.07.2025 – 04.11.2025
Language: Estonian
Number of Participants: 35–50
Participation Conditions and Fee:
The course is free of charge if participants attend at least 50% of contact hours and complete the training. If a participant discontinues the course, TalTech reserves the right to charge €672 + VAT.
Trainers:
Tarvo Niine (Tallinn University of Technology)
Eliis Salm (Tallinn University of Technology)
Merle Ojasoo (Tallinn University of Technology)
Olev Tõru (Tallinn University of Technology)
Project Manager:
Riho Jürvetson
riho.jurvetson@taltech.ee
Location:
TalTech School of Business and Governance, Akadeemia tee 3, Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
DESCRIPTION
Target Group:
Small business owners and entrepreneurs planning to grow micro-enterprises, aiming to address challenges related to their company’s green objectives.
Objectives:
The course provides participants with knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to sustainability and practical opportunities for implementing sustainable practices in their companies.
Upon Completion, Participants Will Be Able To:
- Evaluate sustainable practices to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs;
- Understand relevant environmental laws and regulations to ensure compliance and avoid legal penalties;
- Assess the impact of green logistics principles from micro- and macroeconomic perspectives;
- Apply practical skills to implement sustainable practices that support long-term profitability and reputation;
- Evaluate the economic effectiveness of sustainable projects;
- Assess customer preferences for eco-friendly products to enhance market competitiveness.
Course Topics:
- Understanding regulatory frameworks related to sustainability, e.g., waste management laws and renewable energy policies;
- Benefits of sustainability certifications and eco-labels, and strategies to integrate green practices into business;
- Challenges in implementing specific sustainability areas for small business owners;
- Micro- and macroeconomic perspectives on green business operations;
- Waste reduction, recycling, and greening supply chains;
- Identifying waste sources in company processes and strategies for reduction and recycling;
- Implementing zero-waste initiatives and circular economy principles;
- Sustainable commuting practices for employees;
- Assessing lifecycle impacts of materials and understanding renewable resources and their benefits;
- Procurement and use of environmentally friendly materials, including sustainable packaging;
- Measuring sustainability performance and reporting, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ESG reporting tools;
- Risk mitigation and liability, including legal risks and environmental risk reduction strategies;
- Incentives for green initiatives, change management, and stakeholder engagement; overview of government support programs;
- Sustainable business practices and innovations, including case studies of successful sustainable small businesses;
- Consumer protection and eco-labels, advertising claims regulations, and labeling accuracy;
- Benchmarking company performance against industry standards and communicating sustainability achievements to stakeholders.
Learning Format:
The course is conducted in-person through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises.
Assessment:
Non-graded evaluation.
Completion Requirements:
- Attend at least 50% of contact hours;
- Complete a group project analyzing how topics covered in the course can be applied in company management practices.