4.3 Training for Sustainable Professions UNIDO defines green skills as the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes required to live, develop, and support a sustainable and resource- efficient society. This is why we are jointly responsible for environmental sustainability. Technical specialists should promote environmentally conscious thinking and develop innovative solutions to counteract climate change and resource scarcity. More information on learning solutions for technical education and training in the subject of sustainability can be found at www.festo.com/greenskills The pursuit of a more sustainable world is shaping daily work and redefining the demands on professional skills. More and more companies are pursuing sustainability goals and pledging to reduce their environmental footprint. New technologies are being used, and this calls for new skills. In order to enable current and future employees to contribute to a more sustainable world, technical education and training programs must promote these green skills. Learning solutions for sustainable professions Different skills, topics, curricula, and new job profiles are required in different technical areas. Existing courses and programs can be modified and optimized to promote relevant green skills. The comprehensive learning solutions from Festo Didactic are designed to inspire and guide instructors in sought-after areas of training. These solutions are supported by courses on the digital learning portal Festo Learning Experience (Festo LX). The course content is optimally tailored to the objectives and requirements of the industry. This approach not only saves time but also ensures the comprehensive and tailored coverage of topics. It also supports effective learning and teaching as well as the seamless integration of new topics. Sustainable manufacturing: rising energy costs and stricter environmental regulations are forcing manufacturing companies to develop more sustainable production processes. To reduce energy consumption, it is essential to quantify and monitor energy and compressed air consumption, costs, and resource use. This makes it possible to select and implement suitable optimization strategies and measures. With learning solutions in factory automation and fluid technology with a focus on energy management, instructors can improve energy efficiency knowledge across the industry. Production of electric vehicles and batteries: production plants for electric vehicles and batteries are being built in large numbers around the world to drive the electrification of transportation. The introduction of innovative production technologies has a direct impact on qualification requirements. These technologies provide the precision, consistency, and stability required to meet stringent safety and performance requirements. Car manufacturers, battery manufacturers, and educational institutions can qualify their employees and trainees for highly automated production with learning solutions in the fields of factory and process automation or electrical engineering. Renewable energies production: technological advances make it easier to use renewable energy sources, increase energy efficiency, and offset complexities such as the availability of electricity sources and rising costs. Success depends to a large extent on the willingness and skills of qualified workers. The electrotechnical training solutions from Festo Didactic develop and expand practical expertise in the areas of planning, installation, operation, and maintenance through to monitoring, optimization, modernization, and troubleshooting in a wide range of electrical energy systems. Water management: the sustainability of water cycles depends to a large extent on careful management and use. Skilled workers play an essential role in the design, deployment, maintenance, and operation of water and sewage systems and installations for the collection, treatment, and distribution of water. These assets depend on instrumentation and process control equipment and systems, which are fundamental aspects of our education and industry expertise. Complementary fields such as industrial mechanics and electrical engineering also make an important contribution. Practical learning solutions enable individuals to make optimal use of water in industry and beyond. 78 79 1. Blue World 2. Strategy and Management 3. Climate Protection and Resource Efficiency 4. Technical Education 5. People at Festo 6. Ethics and Governance 7. GRI Index 8. Report Profile Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023
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