As part of the long-standing partnership between the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and United Bulgarian Bank (UBB), the specialized training programme "Current Issues in Sustainability" (2026) was delivered once again on 24 June 2026, specifically designed for the bank's employees.

The programme is intended for participants who have already completed the comprehensive sustainability training. Its primary objective is to update their knowledge in line with the latest European regulations, emerging trends, and best practices in the fields of ESG, climate policy, and sustainable management.

The training covered topics including the ESG regulatory framework, sustainability reporting and assurance, non-financial risk management, climate change adaptation, as well as current developments in energy and climate policy. The programme was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Marina Stefanova, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Atanas Georgiev, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Radostin Vazov, PhD, and Apostol Dyankov.

Following the training, participants took part in the SDG Game 2030—an interactive simulation that demonstrates the interconnections between economic development, social well-being, and environmental protection while encouraging participants to better understand the contribution each individual can make towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through the simulation, participants applied the knowledge gained during the training in practice and experienced sustainable development firsthand by observing the consequences of their management decisions and their impact on business, society, and the environment.