Some years ago, René Foli was hit by a crisis of conscience. What was he doing to ensure that his students were prepared for sustainability? It was the start of a sustainability journey for VIA University College in Herning.
At VIA University College in Herning, all students are educated in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the sustainability agenda. That has resulted in the school becoming part of UNESCO’s exclusive Global Schools Program. It all started with a look in the mirror for René Foli. Hear his story here.
This podcast is a part of a series on green ambitions in which August Septimius Krogh speaks with directors and leaders of small and medium sized companies that are thinking and acting green.
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Linda Havmøller Baunsgaard is the owner of Sprøt – a one-woman company offering art direction, digital design, idea and concept development, illustration, branding, and sparring for customers. Linda works extensively with textile and lifestyle customers and that’s why she chose Bæredygtig Herning’s beautiful facilities as her own headquarters – because it opens access to new knowledge and inspiration.
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It can be quite the challenge to figure out where to start with sustainable initiatives when facing a ten-day equestrian event with over 1,000 horses from 70 countries. Organisers of the Equestrian World Championships 2022 in Herning got help developing ideas, building knowledge, and identifying specific areas for working with sustainability after contacting Bæredygtig Herning.