Singapore Students Win FedEx Access Award at the 2012 Asia Pacific Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition
February 24, 2012 by admin
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At the 2012 Asia Pacific Junior Achievement (JA) Company of the Year Competition hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia, student-run company, “y-Craft,” won the annual FedEx Access Award. These student entrepreneurs from Jakarta created gifts and premium giveaway products intended to help build their clients’ brands. Y-Craft created a multi-use pen which included a USB drive and presentation pointer. Y-Craft also produced luggage tags intended as giveaways for convention and trade expo attendees. Read more
GRI Certified Training on Reporting by CSE (Athens, 19 & 20 March 2012)
Gain insight on the conceptual introduction and preparation of the GRI reporting process, covering all aspects of GRI reporting: from dialogue with stakeholders and credibility of the reporting process, to the definition of content, monitoring and communication of the final CSR/ Sustainability Report. Read more
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training IEMA Approved by CSE (Athens, 15 & 16 March 2012)
The “Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training” entails a global perspective, representing various perspectives of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development and focusing on the most advanced methodologies on CSR Strategy and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Green Marketing and CSR Scorecard.
Get answers on:
- How to communicate CSR programs
- How to embed CSR in strategy and operations
- How measuring GHG emissions contributes toward your sustainability strategy
- How to use CSR and CSR reporting as your competitive advantage
- How to develop your business case for CSR
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
- GRI Reporting and Verification (GRI guidelines)
- Global Standards, Guidelines
- Tools for Integration (GRI, CDP, ISO 26000, UN Global Compact)
- The Role of Sustainability (CSR) Manager
Learning Benefits
- Professional Certification as a Sustainability / CSR Practitioner
- Develop as an in-house or external consultant in your field or sector
- Learn to use a comprehensive approach to create effective strategies and reports
- Join a global network of Sustainability experts and on-going learning opportunities
- Comfortable small group setting, yet highly intensive
- Interactive exercises with diverse pool of participants
- Short Course (first and final projects completed remotely)
Fields that Benefit
- CSO’s
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Sustainability / CSR Managers
- Environment Executives
- General Management
The CSR-P Certification
Upon successful completion of the training (and post course assignment) professionals gain the CSR-P Certification and CSR-P Seal. This is a world renowned recognition that verifies the CSR-P status.
CSE has trained more than 5,000 professionals, General Managers, Directors, and Senior Executives from prestigious organisations, across 25 countries and 5 continents since 2005. At present, more than 300 CSR Practitioners across North America, Europe, and the Middle East are implementing the most advanced methodologies on CSR Strategy and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Green Marketing and CSR Scorecard.
CSE is a GRI Certified Training Partner in Greece and Arab Speaking Middle East Countries.
Global Certified Carbon Footprint (CCF) Practitioner Training
CSE is hosting its first global Carbon Footprint Practitioner Training (IEMA Approved) in Brussels 1 & 2 March 2012. The training will be delivered for the 1st time in Brussels, aiming to provide global perspective to key global environmental issues and equip participants with competitive skills and knowledge to implement sustainability within their organizations. Read more
GAB Foundation contributes to local communities
January 24, 2012 by admin
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GAB Foundation recently contributed more than RM50,000 towards various causes in Malaysia as part of its ongoing community enrichment initiatives. RM10,000 was donated to SJK(T) Ladang Bukit Rajah in Klang in cash and also in the form of computers. The donation is one of the Foundation’s initiatives under its Community pillar which aims to actively contribute to the development of local communities. Read more
CSE covers GRI Certifications in Arabic-speaking Middle East countries
December 23, 2011 by admin
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The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) in partnership with Schema has been approved by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) as the new GRI Training Providers for Arabic-speaking Middle East countries. Through this collaboration, CSE and Schema are offering the Certified GRI Training program in the region of Middle East for the effective creation of CSR/ Sustainability Reports in alignment with the new GRI G3.1 Guidelines. Read more
Asian charities for children to benefit from RICE
November 28, 2011 by admin
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Returns Invested in Children and Education (“RICE”), a Singapore‐established charity launched by Asia‐based alternative asset managers, recently announced that it has been officially registered as a Hong Kong charity. The move paves the way for RICE to begin fundraising activities in Hong Kong, which will generate donations and awareness for vital health, welfare and education projects across the region. Read more
