The Sustainability Academy is a dedicated education platform for micro, small and medium enterprises, initiated by Social Innovations Solutions and the Coca-Cola Foundation, providing free access to courses, proven know-how and tools for sustainability. The platform was launched in 2023 in Romania, attracting over 13,000 participants in the first 12 months. Thanks to successful regional expansion, the platform is now available to businesses in Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia.

In Bulgaria, the platform was launched in 2024 in partnership with Cleantech Bulgaria and United Bulgarian Bank, with two core courses in Bulgarian – “Introduction to Sustainability” and “Sustainability in the HoReCa Industry” – and will expand its resources gradually, in line with the specific needs and requirements of businesses in the country.

In 2025, the Academy launched its third training course dedicated to sustainable financing for SMEs.

The online training courses are free of charge and aim to support businesses in the process of aligning with applicable EU regulations, as well as providing access to information and practical advice on the impact and benefits that new sustainability requirements add to any business.

The Sustainability Academy is a project of Social Innovation Solutions, a global organization that supports SMEs and NGOs through incubators, accelerators, global platforms for exchange and education, and by providing solutions for forecasting, sustainability and circular economy. Some of the organization’s projects include Climate Change Summit, TRANSFORMATOR, Future Summit, Sustainable Futures.

As a national financial partner, UBB promotes responsible practices and supports environmentally friendly initiatives. Recognizing the unique challenges that SMEs face on their path to more sustainable development, UBB strives to create an ecosystem that stimulates economic growth while contributing to a greener future.