CSE North America is based in Chicago with global headquarters in Europe. CSE is a global advisory and training organization that provides Sustainability Solutions to the public and private sector. As an international network of specialists and consultants, CSE provides organizations, governments, and institutions unique and advanced services to achieve Stakeholder Value across Operational and Organizational frameworks.

The Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner training entails a global perspective on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability enabling professionals to gain an international professional certification as CSR Practitioners and lead their organizations, teams and projects towards Sustainability and Excellence.

Topics Covered

• Definition of Sustainability (CSR)
• Local and International Trends & Legislation in CSR & Climate Change
• Stakeholder Approach & Triple Bottom Line
• Design of a Sustainability Strategy
• Creation of a Carbon Footprint Strategy & LCA
• Green & Cause Related Marketing
• Sustainability Reporting & Verification (GRI guidelines)
• Carbon Disclosure Project
• Global Standards, Guidelines
• Tools for Integration (GRI, CDP, ISO 26000, UN Global Compact)
• The Role of Sustainability (CSR) Manager

Fields that Benefit

• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Communications
• General Management
• Human Resources
• Sustainability / CSR
• Environmental Management

Professional Benefits

Professionals gain advanced knowledge and acquire comprehensive skills for bringing added value and authenticity to their organizations at the strategic and operational level.

Successful Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners ensure that the commitment to Sustainability is deployed through the effective design and implementation of strategies and programs across organizations. By maintaining high levels of confidence among stakeholders and adopting business transparency organizations achieve excellence and actively promote social responsibility across the Triple Bottom Line.

Guest Speakers

In addition to relevant content and engaging discussion, the course features notable guest speakers from the sustainability community.

§  March 8^th: Dr. Marco Tavanti, President & Co-Founder, World Engagement Institute will speak on the topic of human rights-centered development.

§  March 9^th: Michelle Sheldon, Entrepreneur, President of Eco Promotional Productswill discuss her experiences and motivations behind operating a green and sustainable business.

The CSR-P Certification

At the end of the workshop professionals have the opportunity to complete Final Assignment which qualifies them for certification. Upon successful completion, professionals gain a CSR-P Certification and CSR-P Seal.

Virtual Sustainability (CSR) Office and Coaching

CSE in addition to the training  offers a comprehensive range of strategic and operational support to Trainees interested in augmenting their internal sustainability management resources with CSE virtual sustainability team resources (Coaching).

Whether you are an experienced sustainability practitioner requiring support to audit, develop and align your global supply chain or new to the field and in the early stages of implementation – CSE has a solution that fits your needs.

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