Sustainability is one of the greatest social challenges in this day and age. Climate protection
fair working conditions and responsible neighbourhoods are becoming increasingly important
issues for companies. A sustainable in-company learning environment helps employees to develop
sustainability-related skills. These skills play a crucial role when it comes to acting in line
with the guiding principle of sustainability. Companies are already doing a great deal to
increase sustainability. However there is still substantial potential to do more. This
guideline describes four key areas for designing sustainable learning venues with a total of 13
areas of action. It provides practice-oriented suggestions for implementation in companies. The
guideline thus not only brings fresh momentum for reporting but also contributes to anchoring
sustainable development more firmly into the structure of initial and continuing vocational
education and training at companies.
