Third CSR Practitioner Training and Certification in Dubai

Revisiting the boundaries of corporate social responsibility, we come across immense changes that have occurred over the past years. An organization is no longer solely responsible to shareholders, but also to a vast network of stakeholders. Recognition of this binding relationship is a statement of commitment to Social Responsibility and Sustainability through solid strategic priorities. Read more

Consumers Continue to Embrace Ethical Shopping in Asia Pacific

More consumers across Asia Pacific are shopping with a conscience, according to the results of the latest MasterCard survey on Ethical Spending. Social responsibility and sustainability remain high on the agenda for the region’s shoppers with 70% of respondents saying that they made fair trade purchasing choices in the last two to three years. This is up from the region-wide figure of 66% last year. Some 55% of those polled also indicated that they were willing to pay more for products based on fair trade principles. Read more

Eye care volunteers journey to Syria to help those with poor eye sight

Optical Express employees Amy McLaughlin, Jill Young, Jaymeet Patel and Scott Mackie travelled from the UK to Western Asia to help treat patients as part of Dr. Morhaf and the Red Crescent’s (Syrian Red Cross) eye camp. This mission highlights the Optical Express Group’s commitment to improving eye care in impoverished areas across the globe and marks a continuation of the group’s long-standing charity partnerships, which includes: The Caring City, a charity which delivers support to children in crisis, in a practical and direct way. Read more

A unique opportunity to become the world’s centre of eco-innovation

by Sami Mahroum, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.

Innovation for green growth is the new mantra for advanced economies. From Australia to the United States, governments are pouring billions of dollars, euros and yen into eco-innovation programmes. The US has earmarked US$59 billion for green technologies as part of its stimulus packages; Australia has dedicated A$5.7 billion, while Canada has set aside C$2.8 billion for that purpose. Governments are also providing other incentives ranging from support for R&D activities to new regulations and standards on transport, buildings and manufacturing. The aim is to become greener while staying competitive, and to reach that delicate balance the OECD is working towards a Green Growth Strategy for its 30+ members. Read more

IEMA Workshop: An Accredited CSR Practitioners Workshop held by CSE in Dubai

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) hosted the 2nd annual IEMA Approved CSR Practitioner Workshop in Dubai, UAE. The workshop took place on 20 and 21 January 2010 at the Novotel World Trade Center venue.  CSR active practitioners, managers, and coordinators from leading organizations in the MENA region participated in the two-day workshop, receiving training in sustainable development, stakeholder approach & CSR, reporting, green & cause related marketing, et al.  The roundtable discussions were highly beneficial to all the participants who praised CSE for the workshop module schedule. Read more

Upcoming CSE Workshops

The following are upcoming workshops offered by the Centre For Sustainability and Excellence (CSE).

IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”

• Place: Dubai, UAE
• Date: 20-21 January 2010
• Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
• Cost: €1260

RSVP contact: Ms. Irene Daskalakis, Business Development Manager, CSE research@cse-net.org

More information or registration here.

Description:

This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.

Key modules to be covered include:

• CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
• Future trends & Legislation for CSR worldwide
• The Stakeholder approach & CSR
• CSR & Responsible Communication
• Global Standards / Models / Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
• Sustainability Reporting
• CSR Action Plan for your organisation (prerequisite for CSR Certification)

At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.

IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”

• Place: Chicago, USA
• Date: 9-10 February 2010
• Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
• Cost: Workshop Cost US$1795 (Early Registration Offer 15% Discount)

RSVP contact: Mr. Nick Andrews, Managing Director, CSE N. America, nick@cse-northamerica.org

More information or registration here.

Description:

This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.

Key modules to be covered include:

• CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
• Global Warming & Climate Change
• Future trends & legislation of CSR & Climate Change in the U.S. & worldwide
• The Stakeholder approach & CSR
• CSR and Responsible Communication
• Global Standards/Models/Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
• CSR/Sustainability Reporting
• CSR Action Plan for your organization (prerequisite for CSR practitioner Qualification)

At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.

IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”

• Place: Athens, Greece
• Date: 11-12 March 2010
• Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
• Cost: €1260

RSVP contact: Ms. Irene Daskalakis, Business Development Manager, CSE research@cse-net.org

More information or registration here.

Description:

This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.

Key modules to be covered include:

• CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
• Future trends & Legislation for CSR worldwide
• The Stakeholder approach & CSR
• CSR & Responsible Communication
• Global Standards / Models / Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
• Sustainability Reporting
• CSR Action Plan for your organisation (prerequisite for CSR Certification)

At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.

Kuwait Finance House’s Second CSR Initiative

Ramadhan 2009 sees Kuwait Finance House (KFH) launching its second corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, namely the distribution of a million copies of English translations of the Al Quran. The donation is taking place within Kuwait, as well as a number of other countries around the world. Read more

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