A Holistic Green Approach to Sustainability
Published 07-30-09
Submitted by OLD Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE)
Chicago, IL, July 30, 2009-- We would like to inform you that CSE's IEMA_approved workshop "Become a Certified CSR Practitioner", the first course internationally offering accredited certification on CSR, will take place on 1-2 September 2009, in Chicago, IL. The workshop has been successfully implemented in Europe and in the Middle East, having certified more than 60 CSR Practitioners worldwide.
On July 1, CSE North America proudly hosted its inaugural Sustainability workshop, titled "How to"¦Get Started with CSR: From Strategy to Reporting", in Chicago, with more than 40 prominent organizations in attendance, with representatives from Whole Foods, Armstrong, Arrowsmith, USG, University of Chicago, DePaul University, as well as a special appearance from the Director of IIT's Center for Sustainable Enterprise, Mr. George Nassos.
CSE's workshop "Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner" is approved by the leading UK Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and is the first that delivers such a qualification for CSR/Sustainability managers internationally.
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce the "CSE Sustainability Roundtable: Moving Sustainability forward at a time of Economic Slowdown". The roundtable is an effort to engage business professionals involved in bringing Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility to their firms, and who may be tempted to abandon their aspirations of becoming more responsible and sustainable because of these tough economic times. This event will take place after day one of CSE's CSR Practitioner Training, starting at 5:45 pm at the Hotel Monaco. This event is open to all interested in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability professionals. Write to info@cse-northamerica.org to RSVP.
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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