Abstract
To scope the actual problems regarding climatic changes and the corresponding regulations, sustainable strategies and actions become increasingly important for companies, especially in production. The industry, however, is facing a deficit in well-trained professionals that meet the concerning criteria. To counteract this, this paper attempts to determine the relevant skills and the associated training requirements for four target groups: pupils, teachers, students, and professionals. For this purpose, a literature and a regional market analysis were first carried out. The results were then discussed and examined for relevance at workshops with interested stakeholders. It was found that there is still a big need in trainings for basic sustainability topics, such as the SDGs. Furthermore, topics like digitalization, life cycle assessment, legislation, reporting and sustainable management systems are particularly important. To implement these topics in training courses, it became clear that practical approaches are to be preferred. Soft skills, such as critical thinking, should also be taught alongside