ESG competency needs survey for GLAM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal data (Name, Surname, Organisation) are requested solely for the purpose of validating participation in the EU project. They will be treated confidentially and will not be publicly disclosed in association with individual responses.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Job title *

Full name of the organisation you represent *

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What is your age group?

What is the highest level of education you have completed? *

Would you be interested in participating in any of the following future activities?(select all that apply)Participating in a focus groupBeing interviewed via video callParticipating in a written interview

Are you interested in getting early access to our ESG Training course? *YesNo

PART 1. RESPONDENT BACKGROUND AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT

This section collects general information about your professional background and institutional context within the GLAM sector. Please answer all questions as accurately as possible. Open-ended responses should be concise but sufficiently descriptive.

Which GLAM organisation best describes what you work for? *

Please specify

What type of legal/organisational status best describes your organisation? *

specify the organisation you work for *

Where is your organisation located? *

What is your professional seniority level within your organisation? *

specify your role

Which functional area best reflects your main responsibilities? *

specify your role

PART 2. ORGANISATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT

This section explores the institutional context of your organisation. Your responses will help us understand how organisational characteristics, governance models, and existing practices influence the integration of sustainability and ESG principles within the GLAM sector.

How long has your organisation been operating? *

How many people are employed in your organisation? *

How is your organisation primarily funded? *

specify the primary source of funding *

Does your organisation have clearly assigned responsibilities related to sustainability or ESG? *

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Does your organisation actively engage with sustainability or ESG topics? *

How long has your organisation been engaging with sustainability or ESG-related principles? *

If your organisation engages with sustainability or ESG, which of the following are in place? *multiple answer allowed

Which sustainability or ESG dimensions are most visible in your organisation’s current practices? *multiple answer allowed

Does your organization integrates ESG criteria into its planning activities? *

Please specify *

Please tell us more *

To what extent do external requirements influence your organisation’s engagement with sustainability or ESG? *

PART 3. ESG COMPETENCIES FOR CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE GLAM SECTOR

This section asks you to evaluate different competencies related to sustainability and ESG in the GLAM sector.
For each competency, please rate:

Importance in your GLAM context
(1 = Not needed, 5 = Extremely important)
Your organisation’s current level
(1 = Very low, 5 = Very high)

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Cross-cutting ESG competencies (integrated ESG knowledge & application capacity)General knowledge and skills relevant across Environmental, Social and Governance areas.

Basic understanding of ESG for GLAM

Knowing what ESG means in practical GLAM work (collections, audiences, governance).

Importance *

Current level *

Understanding connections between E–S–G

Seeing how environmental, social and governance issues are linked in everyday decisions.

Importance *

Current level *

Organisational learning & change

Ability to support improvements, staff learning and gradual ESG integration.

Importance *

Current level *

Avoiding “check-box” approaches

Focusing on meaningful actions, not only on compliance or reporting.

Importance *

Current level *

Using basic ESG-related dataUsing basic ESG-related data

Importance *

Current level *

Other cross-cutting competency (optional)

Environmental (E) competencies for GLAM institutionsAdapted to buildings, collections, exhibitions, facilities, and risk preparedness.

Environmental awareness & complianceKnowing rules and risks related to environment and collections.

Importance *

Current level *

Energy & climate control managementManaging temperature/humidity responsibly for buildings and collections.

Importance *

Current level *

Sustainable exhibition and programme productionReducing waste and resource use in exhibitions, events, logistics.

Importance *

Current level *

Preventive conservation with sustainability in mindBalancing preservation needs with energy/resource use.

Importance *

Current level *

Sustainable procurementChoosing materials and suppliers with environmental criteria.

Importance *

Current level *

Waste reduction & circular practicesReuse, repair, recycle in operations and projects.

Importance *

Current level *

Environmental emergency preparednessReadiness for floods, heatwaves, storms, and other climate risks.

Importance *

Current level *

Monitoring basic environmental indicatorsTracking essential metrics (energy, materials, waste).

Importance *

Current level *

Other cross-cutting competency (optional)

Social (S) competencies for GLAM institutionsInclusion, access, participation, public value.

Inclusive access & participationReducing barriers for audiences and users.

Importance *

Current level *

Community engagement & co-creationWorking with communities, partners, and local actors.

Importance *

Current level *

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)Applying DEI in content, programming and workplace.

Importance *

Current level *

Evaluating social impact

Evaluating social outcomes beyond visitor numbers (quality of engagement, belonging, learning).

Importance *

Current level *

Safeguarding & ethical participationEnsuring safe, respectful interactions with all groups.

Importance *

Current level *

Clear and accessible communicationCommunicating sustainability topics to audiences.

Importance *

Current level *

Partnerships for social valueWorking with schools, NGOs, local initiatives.

Importance *

Current level *

Feedback and complaint mechanismsCollecting and responding to feedback in a fair way.

Importance *

Current level *

Other cross-cutting competency (optional)

Governance (G) competencies for GLAM institutions(Focus adapted: public accountability, soft governance, ethics codes, transparency, role clarity, ESG reporting pressures, GDPR/data.)

Ethics & integrity in cultural stewardshipActing ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest.

Importance *

Current level *

Transparency & accountability

Clarity on roles, processes, decisions.

Importance *

Current level *

Risk management & internal controls

Identifying institutional risks (collections, finance, reputation, compliance) and controls.

Importance *

Current level *

Integrating ESG into planning & managementIncluding ESG in budgets, HR, programming, procurement.

Importance *

Current level *

Stakeholder communication & reportingCommunicating ESG related actions clearly with funders, partners and public.

Importance *

Current level *

Data protection (GDPR)Handling personal data responsibly.

Importance *

Current level *

Data management for ESG purposesOrganising and using basic institutional data.

Importance *

Current level *

Governance of partners & suppliers

Ensuring external partners follow ethical/governance standards.

Importance *

Current level *

Other cross-cutting competency (optional)

PART 4. FUTURE EXPECTATIONS, TRAINING NEEDS AND KEY CHALLENGES

This section explores how you see the future relevance of sustainability and ESG in the GLAM sector, and what kinds of training or support would be most useful in the coming years.

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Key Drivers of ESG Relevance in the GLAM Sector *Which of the following factors do you expect will most influence the importance of ESG competencies in the GLAM sector?

please specify *

Priority Areas for ESG Capacity Building *Which ESG dimensions do you believe should be priority areas for capacity building in the GLAM sector over the next years? (Select all that apply)

Preferred Education and Training Formats *What types of education or training formats would be most effective for addressing ESG competency gaps in the GLAM sector? (Select all that apply)

please specify *

Role of Certifications and Formal Recognition *Do you think ESG-related training for GLAM professionals should include formal recognition (certificates, credentials)?

Most Valuable Certification or Recognition Formats *Which forms of recognition would be most relevant for the GLAM sector?

Barriers to ESG Training and Capacity Development *What are the main barriers to integrating ESG-related training into professional development in the GLAM sector? (Select up to 3)

please specify

Cross-sectoral Learning *Do you believe ESG education for GLAM professionals should include cross-sectoral learning (e.g. exchange with other public or non-profit sectors)?

ESG as a Core Professional skills *To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “ESG and sustainability competencies should be considered core professional skills for cultural professionals in the GLAM sector.”

ESG Challenges and gaps *What are the TOP 3 ESG-related competency gaps you observe in your organisation and what is the single most important change needed to improve esg integration in your institution and in the glam sector?0 / 2000

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ESG competency needs analysis for Cultural Professionals in the GLAM Sector

Driving sustainable transformation with ESG Competencies.

What is on the right path

What is missing

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