The GrEnFIn project aims to train Professionals and Students to become Sustainable Energy Experts. In line with the key elements of the Innovation Union and the EU Higher Education Modernization Agenda, the GrEnFIn Erasmus+/Knowledge Alliance project aims to provide to the stakeholders (energy providers, private companies, research institutes,…) the figure of the Sustainable Energy experts professional, i.e. European high skilled professionals capable to face the changing challenges in the field of Green Finance, Climate and Business, Energy Transition.

The development towards sustainability and resource efficiency of the Energy Sector is fundamental for meeting the EU2030 climate and energy targets and align the EU to the Paris Agreement. To support this process, training professionals in the energy sector as well as creating, supporting and developing a long-lasting network among energy providers, private companies and universities is crucial.

Among the expected results there’s the development of an innovative Joint Master Degree in the Green Energy and Finance targeting young students, but also a Professional Module to train companies’ staff and experts already active in the labor market. GrEnFIn educational approach contributes to meet the European Commission High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance’s Final Report (January 2018) vision of sustainability and financial stability in Europe. This highlights the importance of updating academic and professional curricula aimed to increase financial literacy, and to provide corporate stakeholders with adequate education and training measures in sustainability.

The Joint Degree and the Professional Module will shape “high level professionals” that will master green energy and sustainable finance, quantitative analysis and topics in economic policy and business. The good professionals will be able to handle several issues concerning the green energy market, from production to distribution, as well as the knowledge of “green financial products” to foster the sustainable transformation of the energy sector.

The role of the companies forming the GrEnFIn Alliance, as key market players, is crucial and structural in order to identify the specific needs and priorities of the job market. This activity will define the expected learning outcomes, the key competences and skills of the professional profile to be developed.