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  • Date

    Wednesday, 21 October 2026

  • Time

    14:00 - 15:00 (GMT +02:00)

  • Location

    Online session

With guest speaker Bas Fransen, Founder and CEO of EcoMatcher

Many organisations still see sustainability as a regulatory challenge or an additional cost. Yet some of the world's most successful companies are proving the opposite: sustainability can drive innovation, strengthen customer relationships, and create long-term business value.

In this webinar, hosted by the Online Master in Sustainability Management, guest speaker Bas Fransen will share the entrepreneurial journey behind EcoMatcher and explain how sustainability can become a competitive advantage rather than a business trade-off.

Through real-world examples and insights from building a global impact-driven business, you'll discover how technology, transparency and purpose can work together to create both environmental and commercial success.

  • Gain insights from a successful entrepreneur and business leader
  • Discover practical examples of innovation-driven impact
  • Learn how sustainability can create business value
  • Understand how technology can increase transparency and engagement

This webinar is open to all, simply register to attend.

 

Agenda

  1. Welcome and introduction
  2. My entrepreneurial journey
  3. EcoMatcher: from idea to global platform
  4. Sustainability as a business opportunity
  5. What's next for EcoMatcher
  6. Q&A session

    Q&A session

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for professionals who want to create business value while driving positive environmental and social impact.

Whether you're already working in sustainability or looking to incorporate sustainable thinking into your role, you'll gain practical insights from a founder who has successfully turned purpose into business growth. This session may be particularly valuable for:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in building purpose-driven businesses
  • Business professionals looking to understand how sustainability can create competitive advantage
  • Managers and leaders responsible for driving sustainability initiatives within their organisations
  • Marketing, innovation, and strategy professionals exploring new ways to engage customers and stakeholders
  • Professionals considering further study in sustainability management
  • Anyone curious about the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and environmental impact

 

About the Online Master Sustainability Management

The Online Master in Sustainability Management is a fully online, part-time master programme, designed for working professionals who are passionate about tackling sustainability challenges. Throughout the programme learners will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining the expertise to lead complex sustainable transformations.

  • Format: 100% online, 24-months, part-time (ability to join from anywhere in the world)
  • Delivered in: English
  • Taught through: both live sessions as well as independent study material
  • Degree: Master of Science
  • Next intakes: March 2027, September 2027
  • To be eligible for this programme you do not need prior experience in sustainability to apply. However, applicants are required to have a minimum of three years of overall professional work experience.