GLAM Professionals Interview

Esg competencies needs and gaps

This form interview is part of ESG4GLAM, a European Erasmus+ initiative running from 2025 to 2028 that supports museums, archives, libraries, and galleries in developing skills related to ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance principles.

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The goal is simple:

to help cultural institutions integrate ESG thinking into their daily work, strengthening the social, environmental, and organizational impact of their activities.
Your responses will help us understand what works, what is missing, and which skills are truly useful for professionals in the sector.

Your contribution is valuable—thank you for taking the time to share your insights!

First Name

Last Name

Name of the organisation you represent *

Which GLAM organisation best describes what you work for? *

Email Address *

A. Background and context

1. Could you briefly describe your role and main responsibilities within your organisation? *

Which type of GLAM organisation does your experience mainly refer to? (e.g., museum, library, archive, gallery) *

3. Does your role involve sustainability or ESG-related aspects? If yes, in what way? *

B. Current ESG Integration in the GLAM Sector

4. How does your organisation currently address ESG topics? (a) Strategically – (b) Through projects – (c) Informally – (d) Not addressed) *

5. Which ESG dimension (Environmental, Social, Governance) is most and least developed? Why? *

C. ESG Competency Needs and Gaps

6. Which ESG-related competencies do you consider essential for GLAM professionals today? *

7. Where do you see the most significant competency gaps? (operational, management, governance, other) *

8. Are these gaps mainly due to a lack of knowledge, practical skills, institutional support, or structural barriers or other reasons? *

9. Can you provide a concrete example where a lack of ESG competencies affects decisions or outcomes? *

D. Education, Training and Capacity Building

10. How are ESG competencies currently developed in the GLAM sector? (e.g., internal training, university/VET courses, workshops, job shadowing, EU projects) *

11. Which learning formats do you consider most effective for developing ESG competencies? (e-learning, mentoring, micro-credentials, practical training) *

E. Institutional and Systemic Challenges

12. What are the main barriers hindering the development of ESG competencies in the GLAM sector? *

13. How do governance structures, policies, or funding mechanisms influence ESG implementation? *

14. Are ESG topics perceived more as compliance or as an opportunity for change? *

F. Validation and Recognition of ESG Competencies

15. How are ESG-related competencies currently recognised or assessed? *

16. What would be a realistic and credible way to validate ESG competencies? *

17. How important is alignment with European frameworks (e.g., EQF)? *

G. Future Outlook and Recommendations

18. What changes are needed for more effective ESG integration in the GLAM sector? *

19. Which ESG competencies will become most critical in the next 5–10 years? *

20. What would represent a successful outcome for the ESG4GLAM project? *

H. Final Question

21. Is there anything else you would like to add regarding ESG competency needs in the GLAM sector or your organisation in particular? *

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