CSR Press Release

ATHENS, Nov. 05 /CSRwire/ - The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is hosting its next global Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Trainings: Beyond Energy Efficiency and Reporting in Atlanta (November 29-30) and Chicago (December 4-5). The training provides a global perspective on the most relevant frameworks and best practices of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, enabling professionals to lead their organizations, teams, and projects.

For these courses, CSE is offering a FREE brief organizational assessment using the methodology and framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Participants will benefit from:

• Gaining advanced knowledge and learning to use a comprehensive approach to create effective strategies and reports based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) guidelines
• Maintaining high levels of confidence among organizational stakeholders
• Learning how Sustainability can form a strong business case through updated and relevant case studies, videos, and exercises
• Being a part of a small, yet highly intensive group setting
• Understanding of Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) strategy
• Becoming globally recognized and accredited as a Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner

To date, CSE has certified more than 350 participants from leading organizations and diverse sectors. Executives from Fortune 1000 companies including Walmart, Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Caesar’s Entertainment, Unilever, ABM Industries, Lockheed Martin, Baker Hughes, Noble Energy, United Airlines, and others have participated in CSR-Practitioner trainings across the globe.

Following the workshop, professionals have the opportunity to complete a Final Assignment, which allows them to qualify for certification and earn the CSR-P Certification and CSR-P Seal. CSE is an Approved Training Provider under the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

For more information, visit CSE's Sustainability Practitioner page at www.sustainability-practitioner.org

Limited seating available for all courses!

• November 29-30: Atlanta, GA, USA http://sustainability-practitioner-atlanta2012.eventbrite.com/  
• December 4-5: Chicago, IL, USA http://chicago-dec2012.eventbrite.com/
   

QUOTES:

“It changed the way I think about CSR and gave me clear insight on how I may apply this to my organization.

Andrew Ruehl, VP, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Associated Bank

“A sophisticated take on the concepts of CSR. The presenter was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Robert Harris, CEO, Altruvest

“A very impressive ‘how to’ program, providing valuable information and background on CSR implementation and development.”

Gloria Barone-Rosanio, CIGNA Health Insurance

“Incredible knowledge shared. Great mix of presentations and group assignments.

Jeff Rehm, Sustainability Manager, WW Grainger 

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