Gyeonggi Center to Offer Basic and Advanced ESG Training Courses

The Gyeonggi Center for Economic Science Promotion is accepting applications for the "2025 Gyeonggi Startup Academy ESG Curriculum" until September 4. Eligible applicants include prospective entrepreneurs, executives and employees of startup companies in the province, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants may choose between the Basic Competency Course and the Advanced Implementation Strategy Course, depending on their level of understanding of ESG. It is also possible to apply for both courses. A total of 80 participants will be selected, with 40 for each course, and all courses are offered free of charge.

This training was organized in response to ESG becoming a core evaluation factor in global supply chains and investment markets. The focus is on strengthening practical capabilities so that startups can systematically integrate ESG into their management from the early stages.

The training is divided into the Basic Competency Course and the Advanced Implementation Strategy Course, based on participants' understanding of ESG.

Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency Gyeonggi Startup ESG Academy Information Poster

The Basic Competency Course will be held over three days, from September 8 to 10. Key topics include: ▲Why ESG has become essential and its financial impact ▲2025 ESG megatrends and global regulatory trends ▲Developing sustainable business models ▲Analysis of exemplary startup cases in Korea and abroad.

The Advanced Implementation Strategy Course will be held in three sessions on September 11, 16, and 19.

The training will be conducted in a hybrid format, both online and offline. The first and second sessions will be delivered as real-time online lectures, while the final third session will be held in person at the Pangyo Startup Campus. The offline session will include hands-on exercises and networking programs, providing participants with practical experiences that can be immediately applied in the field.

Lim Jongbin, Head of the Startup Division at the Gyeonggi Center for Economic Science Promotion, stated, "ESG is now an essential factor for startups seeking investment and entry into global markets," and added, "We expect that this academy will help startups in the province build ESG management capabilities and enhance their competitiveness in the global market."

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