The Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE), recognized as an educational and training leader in implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), for the second year running concluded its international competition among Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners known as the Global Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Challenge to celebrate its CSR A-List, currently implementing the most innovative and prestige initiatives.

To give recognition to some of the best practices, the Global Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Challenge included the work of more than 100 Certified CSR Executives from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds which took part in the 2013 Challenge. Consequently, each applicant presented a CSR initiative in which they had initiated and/or participated within their organization. The submissions were evaluated against specific objective criteria with 1 winner selected from 3 regions (Europe, Middle East, and North America) and in turn recognized as Awarded Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners.

Awarded Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners of the Year

North America
Christopher J. Lyon
Sustainability Manager
Carolina Container Company

Middle East
Steven van der Vyver
Health Safety Enviroment & Quality Manager
Dutco Balfour Beatty

Europe
Marianna Maglara
International Public Relations, Communication & Corporate Affairs expert
ICC France

Award with Distinction
Sultan Saif Al Shamisi
Manager, Sustainability & Social Responsibilities Department

Environment, Health & Safety Division
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ADNOC

All awarded CSR Practitioner Winners were announced globally through CSE communication channels for their efforts of adding a piece to Sustainable Development’s puzzle. Additionally, winners earned a complementary seat to attend any of our Certified Trainings, including our Advanced Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner (IEMA Approved) launched last week. We have also extended invitations welcoming our winners to attend our trainings and events as guest speakers, to share their unique sustainability journey and receive a warm applause in person by CSE and other sustainability leaders.

Since our journey began, in 2005, we have coached and trained 5,000 professionals from the global business community (across 30 countries and 5 continents) for a more sustainable economic, social and environmental future. Among this community belong over 500 certified CSR Practitioners including General Managers, Directors and Senior Executives from prestigious organizations such as World Business for Sustainable Development, WalMart, United Airlines, Oracle, Coca Cola, Dubai Customs, Shell, Mercedes, Arcelor Mittal Sara Lee Corporation, ING, Lloyds Banking Group, Ernst & Young, Baker Hughes, The North Face (CHECK)

If you want to become a recognized Sustainability (CSR) Leader join our upcoming programs globally:

• GRI G4/G3.1 Certified Training on Reporting (G4 Certificate(Dubai, 11 & 12 November, 2013)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training (Abu Dhabi, 24 & 25 November,2013)
• Certified Carbon Strategy Practitioner Training (Abu Dhabi, 27 & 28 November, 2013)
• GRI Certified Training on Reporting (Abu Dhabi, 8 & 9 December, 2013)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training Advanced Version (IEMA Approved) (Abu Dhabi, 09 & 10 March, 2014)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training: Beyond Energy Efficiency and Reporting (Houston, February 6 & 7, 2014)
• GRI (G4) Certified Training on Reporting (Abu Dhabi, 12 & 13 March, 2014)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training: Beyond Energy Efficiency and Reporting (Toronto, April 24 & 25, 2014)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training: Beyond Energy Efficiency and Reporting (New York, June 2 & 3, 2014)
• GRI (G4) Certified Training on Reporting (Dubai, 2 & 3 June, 2014)
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training Advanced Version (IEMA Approved) (London, October 23 & 24, 2014)

OLD Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE)

OLD Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE)

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is a global strategic advisory and training organization specialized in Sustainability with offices in Chicago, Athens and Brussels. 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.

Working with both the public and private sector, CSE offers clients advanced methodologies that adhere to social and environmental criteria. Contributing to the formation of Responsible Business worldwide, CSE produces positive impacts, enhances best practice and promotes Sustainability and Excellence through key service areas.

With a unique network of international partners, CSE also offers training on Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Change in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia. CSE is an approved training provider under the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), offering unique learning opportunities for professionals to earn global Certifications as Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners. CSE is a Carbon Neutral Organization since 2007 and issues an Annual Sustainability Report, based on the UNGC Principles.

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