CSE successfully delivered  on the 13^th and 14^th of March in Dubai the global Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training (IEMA Approved), followed by an insightful roundtable with distinguished guests expanding the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Leading Guest speakers, Ibrahim Al-Zu’bi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Majid Al Futtaim, Zack H. Abdi, the Chairman of the CSR Subgroup of the Dubai Quality Group, Vinod Sivaraman, Senior Manager LG Electronics and Aglaia Ntili, Global Trainings and Partnership Manager, from CSE discussed the importance of “How to Measure and Communicate the Social and Environmental Impacts of your Initiatives”, through best practice examples and introduced new strategic methodologies and tools

The training and roundtable were hosted and delivered in partnership with LG, which for the first time ever opened its Training Academy to the public. The LG Training Academy, being the 1st LEED GOLD certified multiple-building facility in the Middle East was a perfect match to the Sustainability training concept. 

The training and round table following CSE mission of taking CSR on step further in the region, brought together leading professionals, eager in further developing and enhancing their business strategies though CSR frameworks, including Crown Prince Court, Government of Dubai, Dutco Balfour Betty, Dulsco, Abraaj Capital, Mott MacDonald, Inara trading, Green Emirates, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, which acted as a melting pot and brought to the surface different views and best practices on how to communicate CSR initiatives. Besides bringing new innovating paths to the development of CSR, CSE presence in the Middle East once again was embraced leaving a taste of its international expertise and professionalism to the region’s professionals engaged in making CSR vision reality. 

CSE upcoming trainings in the Middle East include:

GRI Certified Training on Reporting (Dubai, 15&16 May, 2013)

Certified Carbon Strategy Practitioner (Dubai, 12 & 13 June, 2013) IEMA Approved

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training (Abu Dhabi, 24 & 25 November 2013) IEMA Approved

GRI Certified Training on Reporting (Oman, 27 & 28 November, 2013)

GRI Certified Training on Reporting (Abu Dhabi, 08 & 09 December, 2013)

CSE is an official GRI training partner for the Middle East and it has trained more than 5000 high profile professionals from prestigious organizations since 2005 including The SAVOLA Group, Dubai Customs, Borouge, ADGAS, ENOC, NCB, Landmark Group, DEWA, Majid Al Futtaim, Al Hosn Gas, Goumbook, ZAIN.

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is a global Sustainability (CSR) strategic consulting and training organization with activities in 28 countries

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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