by Nicolas | Nov 18, 2025 | Sin categoría
The Erasmus+ Account4GreenEco project has held its final conference
The Erasmus+ project Sustainability Accounting Learning Platform for a Green Economy (Account4GreenEco) held its final conference (sharing and promotion activity 2) on November 13, 2025, under the title “Bridging practice and university for advancing sustainability accounting education”. The event took place at the AC Atocha Hotel in Madrid and was streamed online.
The conference marked the official closure of the project, whose objective has been to foster dialogue and collaboration around the integration of sustainability accounting into higher education, as a way to support the European Union’s ecological transition. During the event, the main outcome of the project was presented: the online learning platform Account4GreenEco (available at this link), designed to facilitate the incorporation of sustainability accounting content into business and accounting curricula across the European Higher Education Area. Available through the project’s website, this tool seeks to empower educators, professionals, and institutions to accelerate Europe’s green economic transformation.
The day featured three panels that brought together leading figures from academia, business, institutions, and the professional sphere, creating a plural and enriching space for reflection.
The first panel, titled Current trends in sustainability accounting education, was moderated by Professor Michele Andreaus (University of Trento). This panel included Professor Giovanna Michelon (University of Padova and member of the Management Committee of the European Accounting Association), Professor José Mariano Moneva (University of Zaragoza and expert of the European Financial Advisory Group), Professor Michelle Rodrigue (Université Laval, Canada), and Professor Shona Russell (University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom). Rodrigue and Russell are also directors of the Education Community of Practice (ECoP) of the Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR). The panel addressed the most relevant advances in university education in sustainability accounting, as well as the challenges academia faces in strengthening capacities in this emerging field.
Professor Ericka Costa (University of Trento) moderated the second panel, titled Practitioners’ view of the sustainability accounting profession. This session featured Carlos Arango (CEO of DIRSE), Pedro Ángel Rivero (Sustainability Coordinator at BBVA), and Luis Romeu (Senior ESG Manager at KPMG). The debate focused on the current challenges companies face when preparing sustainability information, and on how university education can help train future practitioners capable of meeting new professional profiles and demands.
The final panel, Building sustainability accounting practice and education, was moderated by Julia Benkert (Leuphana University, Germany). This panel brought together Alberto Castilla (Partner responsible for sustainability at EY), Vikas Aggarwal (Regional Director of Public Affairs at ACCA), Professor Carlos Larrinaga (University of Burgos and member of the Account4GreenEco project), and Professor Mercedes Luque (University of Córdoba). The aim was to generate proposals to strengthen the links between professional practice and university education in sustainability accounting.
In the closing session, Professor Nicolás García Torea, project coordinator, highlighted the two main conclusions of the event, which summarize the spirit of Account4Eco. On the one hand, the need to reinforce collaboration both within academia and between universities and professional practice, in order to drive innovation in sustainability accounting education. On the other hand, he emphasized the importance of developing alternative pedagogical approaches that promote more autonomous and active learning by students.
by Nicolas | Oct 7, 2025 | Sin categoría
The European Erasmus+ Account4GreenEco project held its First Sharing and Promotion Activity (SP1) at MBS School of Business (Montpellier, France) from October 1 to 3, 2025. The meeting brought together nearly 30 accounting academics from 18 European universities to collectively reflect on how to integrate sustainability information into the curricula of the European Higher Education Area.
During the conference, the main result of the project was presented: the Sustainability Accounting Learning Platform for a Green Economy. This innovative tool, developed over the three years of the Project, offers a dynamic and autonomous course based on gamification, designed to help students understand the importance of sustainability information and familiarize themselves with the latest advances in the corporate field. The platform aims to become an educational benchmark throughout the European Union, facilitating access to relevant learning materials and promoting training committed to the environmental and social challenges of the 21st century. This activity served to disseminate it among lecturers interested in using it once the Project is completed in November 2025.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge of the platform, participants discussed the key content and skills that students should acquire, the most effective pedagogical approaches to achieve this, and the institutional barriers that hinder the incorporation of these topics into academic programs. In this way, the activity operated not only as a form of dissemination for the Project, but also as a collective space for discussion and reflection on how we can cooperate together to foster sustainability accounting education at universities.
Following the success of this first activity, the project is preparing for its final conference, which will be held on November 13 in Madrid. All information about the event, as well as options for in-person and online participation, is available on the specific section of the Project’s website.
by Nicolas | Sep 26, 2025 | Sin categoría
The Erasmus+ Project Account4GreenEco will celebrate its Final Conference – Bridging practice and university for advancing sustainability accounting education, on November 13, 2025, from 12.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (CET).
This high-impact event will bring together leading voices from academia, major corporations, Big Four firms, and policy-making bodies to explore the future of sustainability accounting and its integration into education and practice. Through engaging roundtables and keynote sessions, we’ll examine how sustainability accounting can support the EU’s green transition and strengthen the connection between higher education and real-world business needs.
The conference will also unveil the Account4GreenEco online learning platform, designed to promote the inclusion of sustainability accounting in business and accounting curricula across the European Higher Education Area. Whether you’re a professional, educator, or student, this is a unique opportunity to gain insights, connect with peers, and contribute to shaping a greener economic future.
The event will take place in Hotel AC Atocha (Madrid, Spain) and can be attended in person or online.
The agenda is available here.
Registration is required. Secure your spot by completing the form available at this link.
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by Nicolas | Sep 9, 2025 | Sin categoría
The University of Burgos hosted the third international teaching activity (TA3) of the Erasmus+ Account4GreenEco Project, held from August 31 to September 4. This educational event brought together 24 students from the academic partners: the University of Burgos (Spain), Leuphana University (Germany), MBS School of Business (France), and the University of Trento (Italy). During the five days, students engaged in an intensive program that combined academic sessions, collaborative activities, cultural exchange, and social events that showcased the historical and cultural heritage of the city of Burgos.
The Account4GreenEco project aims to promote the integration of sustainability-related information into university curricula across the European Higher Education Area. It addresses the urgent need to train professionals capable of leading the green transition of the European economy by incorporating environmental, social, and governance criteria into corporate reporting and organizational decision-making processes. One of the project’s key outcomes is the development of an open online learning platform, designed as a dynamic and interactive educational environment. This tool provides resources and materials on sustainability and was successfully tested by students during the activity in Burgos. The platform aspires to become a reference point for educators and students across Europe, offering updated content and fostering education that is more responsive to global challenges.
During the activity, students participated in training sessions focused on sustainability accounting, exploring how accounting can serve as a mechanism for reporting on the environmental and social impacts of organizations. They also tested the online learning platform currently under development. Topics covered included sustainability reporting, regulatory frameworks, and internal control systems that ensure the reliability of such reports. These sessions were complemented by group dynamics that encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and critical reflection, as well as social activities that helped strengthen bonds among participants and deepen their connection to the local context.
After this last teaching activity, the project will continue its dissemination efforts with new initiatives targeting the European academic community. In October 2025, the First Sharing and Promotion Activity (SP1) meeting be held in Montpellier (France) with university professors from various countries, and on November 13, the Project’s Second Sharing and Promotion Activity (SP2) will take place in Madrid, where our key results will be presented to discuss the future of sustainability accounting education.
by Nicolas | Jun 16, 2025 | Sin categoría
Nicolás García Torea, coordinator of the Erasmus+ Account4GreenEco project, delivered the keynote lecture at the 8th edition of the Cátedra Nacional de Contabilidad Pública “Edgar Fernando Nieto Sánchez”, held on May 22 at Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia) and broadcasted to several Colombian universities.
The lecture, titled “Climate Financial Disclosure,” examined the financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change and its impact on organizations. García Torea explored how global warming and climate fluctuations are reshaping the economic and business landscape, posing challenges for organizations and influencing strategic decision-making. He also emphasized the crucial role of financial and sustainability reporting in assessing and anticipating these risks, enabling organizations to implement measures that enhance resilience and minimize environmental impact. To support this discussion, he provided a detailed review of the key international reporting standards governing sustainability disclosure from a financial perspective.
Beyond the technical aspects, the session highlighted the importance of education in shaping specialists in accounting and sustainability, underscoring the increasing need for academic programs that equip future professionals with the skills to address these challenges. In this regard, he highlighted the role of the European Erasmus+ Account4GreenEco project, which promotes the inclusion of sustainability reporting in business administration and accounting curricula, fostering training that aligns more closely with global environmental and corporate responsibility demands.
The lecture was part of the Cátedra Nacional de Contabilidad Pública “Edgar Fernando Nieto Sánchez”, a program jointly organized by the Contaduría General de la Nación (CGN) and several Colombian universities, including Universidad del Valle, Universidad Libre – Cali, Universidad EAFIT, Universidad de Antioquia, Universidad Central, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. The Cátedra Nacional de Contabilidad Pública aims to establish itself as a platform for collaboration between academia and the CGN, fostering the development of expertise in public accounting, improving financial reporting standards, and enhancing public financial management efficiency through the advancement of a strong public accounting culture.
