CPG

Community of practice on GreenComp skills for organizations’ human capital

Partners

Global Business Group

Global Business Group

Global Business Group is a Bulgarian consultancy firm that facilitates international business development and sustainable growth initiatives. Through its strategic partnership with Confindustria Bulgaria, representing over 250 companies, GBG serves as a bridge between international investors and the Bulgarian market. The organization provides comprehensive internationalization services including business restructuring, regulatory compliance, and EU project development across diverse sectors from renewable energy to ICT and manufacturing. GBG specializes in supporting SMEs navigate Bulgaria’s regulatory landscape and establish successful operations. GBG maintains formal partnerships with key educational institutions in Plovdiv, facilitating structured engagement in curriculum development, student placements, and international mobility programs. The firm promotes entrepreneurship education while connecting European businesses with Bulgarian opportunities. Recognized for sustainability excellence, GBG received the 2024 “Honoring Excellence in ESG and Sustainability” award from ICAP CRIF for introducing ESG principles among Bulgarian business entities. The organization serves as official representative for Confindustria Bulgaria at major sustainability forums and actively promotes sustainable business transformation. Led by General Manager Giuseppe De Francesco, former Vice President of Confindustria Bulgaria responsible for EU programs and HR development, GBG’s interdisciplinary team brings extensive international experience in cross-cultural business facilitation. The firm’s proven expertise in EU project management spans vocational education, skills development, and sustainability initiatives, promoting lifelong learning and economic development across traditional and innovative sectors.

MarkEUt Skills

Spanish private organization based in Valencia specializing in skills development and sustainable business education. Focuses on enhancing individual capacities through innovative training materials and participatory learning methodologies, with expertise in implementing European competence frameworks like EntreComp and GreenComp. Works with diverse audiences including youth, entrepreneurs, and SME workers, addressing green economy, new technologies, and inclusive practices. Promotes mobility programs and European exchanges while maintaining commitment to equal opportunities and supporting vulnerable groups through collaborative initiatives.

SYstem Dynamics Italian Chapter

Non-profit NGO established in 2015 promoting Systems Thinking and System Dynamics methodologies. With over 150 associates including scholars, educators, and consultants, SYDIC analyzes complex system dynamics and policy development for organizational and social change. Demonstrates extensive experience in European projects addressing sustainability, climate change, and educational innovation, with expertise in game-based learning and Systems Thinking applications. Maintains strategic partnerships with International System Dynamics Society, Italian Association for Sustainable Development, and European Climate Pact network.

Euro Education Bulgaria

Private training organization specializing in vocational education, educational tourism, and internationalization of training processes. Focuses on skills development through vocational courses for all ages and promotes mobility programs for students and teachers. Activities include project management, sustainability reporting, digital communication, and curriculum design using ECVET methodologies. Develops communication and dissemination campaigns on sustainability education. Integrates social equality, sustainable development, and community engagement principles to foster inclusiveness and lifelong learning at local and European levels.

OpenCom

Non-formal training center and social enterprise based in Arezzo, Italy, specializing in project management, sustainability, and social innovation. Develops and manages EU-funded projects while providing professional training, applied research, and consultancy in corporate social responsibility, circular economy, gender equality, and digital transformation. Creates innovative multimedia educational content and contributes to UN 2030 Agenda goals. Implements Gender Equality Plans using active learning methodologies, qualitative/quantitative research, project and risk management, and gamification to co-design AI-based virtual learning solutions.