BEYOND – Boosting ESG Awareness in Higher Education is a European project funded under the Erasmus+ programme. Its mission is to promote ESG awareness and sustainability skills in universities by combining education, interdisciplinary research, and stakeholder engagement.

BEYOND responds to the growing need for graduates who are prepared to address complex environmental, legal, and economic challenges. It brings together academic institutions and professional actors across Europe to strengthen the role of higher education in Europe’s green and digital transitions.

What We Aim For

• To integrate ESG topics into university curricula;
• To raise awareness of EU environmental policies and their implications;
• To build digital and green competences among students;
• To support sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation;
• To engage businesses and policymakers in constructive dialogue.

Who We Are

The BEYOND partnership includes:

• University of Pisa – Project coordinator
• University of Messina – Legal and regulatory expertise
• San Pablo-CEU University Foundation (Spain) – International sustainability perspective
• Nürtingen-Geislingen University (Germany) – Focused on sustainable finance and business

Together, we are building a shared path toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.