SME Practice Forum: Workshop Series 2025

Mastering Sustainability Regulation – Opportunities and Practical Tools for SMEs

The workshops of the SME Practice Forum address essential sustainability topics and use successful case studies to show how companies can overcome these challenges. Experienced speakers from regional businesses and best-practice examples offer valuable insights, while coaches provide concrete (digital) tools to support practical implementation.

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Learning Through Exchange

A central element of the workshops is active sharing of experiences. Participants not only learn from one another but also develop strategies together to:

better understand challenges and regulations in sustainability management
identify and actively pursue potential and opportunities
plan concrete steps for implementation in their business

Sustainability as an Opportunity for the Liechtenstein Business Location

The SME Practice Forum raises awareness among regional companies about the challenges and opportunities of a sustainable economy. By developing concrete approaches and innovative solutions, participating businesses make an important contribution to strengthening Liechtenstein as a business location. Sustainability is understood not only as an obligation but also as an opportunity for growth, innovation and long-term success.

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SME Practice Forum: Workshop Series 2025

11 March 2025 Workshop 1: Sustainability Management for SMEs – Where Do I Start?
13 May 2025 Workshop 2: Ecological Responsibility and Sustainability for SMEs
26 August 2025 Workshop 3: Social Responsibility and Sustainability for SMEs
11 November 2025 Workshop 4: Digital Responsibilities and AI Potential: Sustainable Paths for SMEs

Participation fee for the entire workshop series: CHF 300 (instead of CHF 960) *
Participation fee per individual workshop: CHF 240
The number of participants is limited.

*Made possible with the support of the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

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Details of the Workshops

Short Description
Learn the fundamentals for successfully addressing sustainability in your business! This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of key sustainability topics and the opportunities they offer:

• Which topics and requirements are particularly relevant for SMEs?
• How can you take the first steps using simple tools?
• How do I address the expectations of customers, employees or investors?

In the practical part, you will work with real case studies to see how other SMEs have tackled challenges. You will gain practical insights and learn how to identify and communicate the sustainability topics relevant to your business. This workshop offers concrete guidance and a platform for active exchange with other participants. Together, we will reduce the complexity of the topic for your company. Register now and lay the foundation for a sustainable future.

Date
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Short Description
Make use of the opportunities offered by ecological sustainability for your business. This workshop provides hands-on insight into the key areas of ecological sustainability regulation:

• How can CO2 reduction, circular economy and resource efficiency be successfully implemented?
• What role do material flows and life-cycle assessments play for SMEs in the supply chain?
• How can the current situation, interfaces and reporting be systematically analysed and optimised?

Through concrete practical examples, you will learn a structured approach: from collecting data within your business and from suppliers to developing measures for ecological improvement. Understand the relevance of key environmental aspects for your company and develop effective solutions. This workshop offers an accessible introduction and helps you address ecological challenges in your supply chain successfully. Learn how to improve your CO2 balance, use resources more efficiently and position your company for greater sustainability through targeted measures. Bring your questions and ideas and join us in embarking on an environmentally conscious future!

Date
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Short Description

Learn how your business can use social responsibility as a genuine opportunity. In this workshop, we will explore engaging questions such as:

• How can SMEs meet increasing customer expectations?
• What role do good working conditions, inclusion and occupational safety play in long-term success?
• How can social and financial risks in the value chain be minimised?

We will examine key topics such as human rights due diligence, child and forced labour, labour rights and living wages. Discover what really matters for SMEs: from mandatory measures and opportunities to helpful tools. Learn what simple and effective reporting on social responsibility can look like. Benefit from practical examples and open exchange with other participants. Share your questions and experiences and develop sustainable solutions together. Take the next step towards becoming a responsible and successful business!

Date
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

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Short Description
Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can guide your business sustainably and responsibly into the digital future. This workshop offers practical insight into how AI is transforming the world of work while keeping people at the centre:

• How can data-driven decisions and better work be achieved?
• How can organisations be redesigned to make optimal use of AI?
• Which regulatory frameworks (EU, Switzerland, UK) need to be considered?

The first practical block focuses on transparency as the foundation for change. Using the Culture Cockpit, you will make values, capabilities, opportunities and concerns within your organisation visible and manageable – a key requirement for sustainable transformation. The second practical block centres on the innovation potential of AI. You will develop a data-protection-compliant AI assistant tailored to the needs of your business or a specific topic.

This workshop offers a practical introduction to using AI for sustainable change. You will learn how AI supports data-driven decisions and improves work quality. You will also develop an understanding of your company culture, identify opportunities for innovation and implement targeted measures for the productive integration of AI into everyday work. Register now and discover the potential of AI for your business.

Date
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

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