{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"A\u00e7ores - No rumo da sustentabilidade","provider_url":"https:\/\/sustainable.azores.gov.pt\/en\/","author_name":"Neuza Furtado","author_url":"https:\/\/sustainable.azores.gov.pt\/en\/author\/neuza\/","title":"The Sustainability Charter of the Azores - A\u00e7ores - No rumo da sustentabilidade","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ulRYUL03pZ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainable.azores.gov.pt\/en\/the-sustainability-charter-of-the-azores-2\/\">The Sustainability Charter of the Azores<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.azores.gov.pt\/en\/the-sustainability-charter-of-the-azores-2\/embed\/#?secret=ulRYUL03pZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;The Sustainability Charter of the Azores&#8221; &#8212; A\u00e7ores - No rumo da sustentabilidade\" data-secret=\"ulRYUL03pZ\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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Log in as a Subscriber I want to subscribe! An accelerator for sustainability in the Azores Archipelago Created in 2017, the Sustainability Charter of the Azores is a voluntary initiative that aims to accelerate the transition of organizations in the Azores towards more sustainable and resilient business and governance models in a combined effort for the sustainable development of and in the region. It is implemented by a support team specializing in sustainability applied to areas such as biodiversity, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, psychology and tourism. Personalized consultancy sessions, training workshops, forums for sharing good practices, among others, are some examples of activities aimed at subscribing entities. \u00a0 0 People empowered 0 Hours of consultancy work carried out 0 Realised events Why sign up? Subscription is voluntary and marks the organization&#8217;s commitment, together with other subscribers, to follow a path to implement environmental, social, and governance sustainability strategies in the region. Ongoing support from sustainability experts guarantees specialized consultancy and training, which is complemented by the provision of various technical tools and personalized resources. How to subscribe? The path in the Sustainability Charter of the Azores begins with the commitment, assumed at the time of subscription, to implement sustainability in the organization. This individual commitment is guided by a collective commitment of all subscribing entities to contribute to the sustainable development of the Azores as a whole. Which organizations can subscribe? Any organization, of any dimension, type and sector of activity can subscribe to the Sustainability Charter of the Azores, if it is registered in the archipelago. Which sectors of activity are covered? All sectors of activity are covered, and this is also a criterion for grouping the subscribing entities into Clusters to foster sustainable development in each sector. The path of the Sustainability Charter of the Azores The current path of the Sustainability Charter of the Azores is the result of a reflection with stakeholders on the course of the initiative over 5 years. It was the result of contact with almost 300 public, private and associative entities from various sectors of activity and direct consultation with almost 100 entities. I want to subscribe! Clusters Clusters are groupings of subscribing organizations that are similar in terms of their activities and\/or impacts, thus structuring the great diversity of subscribing organizations in the Sustainability Charter of the Azores. The Cluster approach makes it possible to leverage learning and create synergies between subscribing organizations with similar purposes. The aim is to foster sharing between organizations so that, together, they can accelerate their individual and collective journey towards more sustainable business and governance models and find efficient ways of solving common challenges. In total, there are 7 Clusters: Regional Public Administration Municipalities Associations Agriculture and Agroindustry Sea and Blue Growth Tourism and Heritage Commerce and other Products and Services Discover the Projects of the Municipalities of the Azores and submit your project if it is not yet mapped Submit project Moments The Moments in the Sustainability Charter of the Azores are key points in each subscriber&#8217;s journey towards integrating sustainability into their organization. In this model, each entity will have a different and unique path that will be adjusted in an evolutionary way to its organizational context and ambitions in terms of sustainability. https:\/\/sustainable.azores.gov.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Video_Momentos-CSA.mp4 Conhecer The first stage of the path that the subscribing entities will go through whenever it is necessary to (re)assess developments in the current situation of the organization. \u00a0 \u2713 Data collection\u2713 Evaluation of the point in the path\u2713 Allocation to a cluster by dimension and sector \u00a0 The &#8220;Conhecer&#8221; (Know) stage is the starting point in the journey for all subscribing entities. After this stage, the Sustainability Handbook of the Azores follows with 4 additional stages: Empower, Prioritize, Engage, and Report. Once the &#8220;Conhecer&#8221; stage is completed, the path will be unique for each subscribing entity. Regardless of the organization, its sector, and size, their journey will be a continuously interactive process that will never follow a predefined order. \u00a0 Capacitar At this stage, the organization receives consultancy and participates in training actions to develop technical knowledge in the field of sustainability, enabling them to: \u00a0 \u2713 Acquire sustainability skills\u2713 Contextualize sustainability within the organization\u2713 Use tools for performance improvement Priorizar Relevant areas for intervention are identified to support the sustainable development of the organization, the ecosystem in which it operates, and specific methods to measure and manage progress are outlined. \u00a0 \u2713 Identification of priorities\u2713 Definition of indicators\u2713 Development of improvement management mechanisms Envolver The organization strengthens existing communication channels or creates new contact dynamics with stakeholders in its value chain to establish partnerships towards common goals. \u00a0 \u2713 Dialogue with stakeholders\u2713 Development of impactful projects\u2713 Strengthening partnerships or establishing new ones Reportar Acquisition of knowledge for sustainability communication and non-financial reporting according to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, mandatory for all SMEs starting in 2026. \u00a0 \u2713 Disclosure of progress\u2713 Sharing of priorities, indicators, and best practices\u2713 Non-financial reporting Subscription advantages By subscribing to the Sustainability Charter of the Azores, an organization benefits: Continuous monitoring Consultancy Technical tools Subscriber&#8217;s office Training Actions Online and face-to-face training sessions per Moment. Resources Online library with more than 50 resources and tools available for individual use. Networking and Sharing Forums Events that promote, among other things, good practices by subscribing entities and sustainability as a whole in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Management platform Work and continuous learning tool for tracking and monitoring progress on the Sustainability Charter of the Azores. Subscriber&#8217;s office What is it? The Subscriber&#8217;s Office is an information and ongoing monitoring center dedicated to the subscribers to the Sustainability Charter of the Azores. This space will allow for evolving management and continuous performance evaluation shared between the subscribing organizations and the monitoring team through weekly meetings. What is it &hellip; Read more \"\""}