EU Al4GreenSME Project Launches E-Learning Course to Drive Sustainable Business Practices

The Malta Business Bureau has announced the launch of the Al4GreenSME training course, an innovative e-learning platform designed to help businesses integrate artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for improved sustainability and efficiency.

The course aims to provide Al training to SMEs to promote the transition toward the circular economy and can be accessed here.

Key benefits include:

• General understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its applications
• Understanding how Al can enhance circular economy and efficient resource management
• Learning practical strategies to reduce operational waste and costs
• Understanding Policy & Regulatory Considerations

Commenting on the launch MBB CEO Mario Xuereb, said:

“This project provides SMEs with the tools they need to integrate Al into the Circular Economy, promoting sustainable practices. We’re fostering a culture of continuous learning and ethical Al use, which is key to preparing businesses for the challenges of tomorrow. Going forward, this initiative is essential for empowering SMEs to lead the way in sustainable growth and collaboration.”

Al4GreenSME is an Erasmus+-funded initiative dedicated to promoting the use of Al to enhance sustainability across industries. The project provides businesses with training opportunities and further guidance to integrate Al into their operations.

The course was launched on March 28th at an event hosted by the MBB, featuring a panel of speakers who led an engaging discussion on the role of Al in advancing sustainable business practices. The speakers provided valuable insights into various applications of Al in sustainability, including its impact on education, entrepreneurship, and the role of government in fostering further development. The event was addressed by Professor Alexiei Dingli from the University of Malta, Mr. Mark Bajada from Bajada Lyons Group, and Mr. Neil Micallef from the Malta Digital Innovation Authority.

The Al4GreenSME project is led by a consortium of partners from across Europe. The consortium includes the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vratsa Sdruzhenie from Bulgaria, Markeut Skills Sociedad Limitada from Spain, Malta Business Foundation and B&P Emerging Technologies Consultancy Lab Ltd from Malta, Epistimi Gia Sena Astiki Mi Kerdoskopiki Etairia from Greece, and Strategic Omnia Research and Technology Development Ltd from Cyprus.

For more information on Al4GreenSME, contact MBB at info@mbb.org.mt

Project Number: 2Q25-I-ES0I-KA220-\/ET-00015094! Funded by the European Union. \/’iews and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

The Malta Business Bureau is the EU business advisory organisation of The Malta Chamber and the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA). It is also a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network.