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    Participant Testimony | Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Toronto, April 2019

    Testimonials from participants | Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Houston, September 2018

    Testimonials from USA

    GM logo

    “I greatly appreciated the ability to discuss topics through examples. My expectations for this training program were met completely. I have gained new skills and knowledge”.

    Rae Reeshemah Howard – Mission Leader

    ffa logo

    The training brought the topic of agricultural sustainability to life in FFA. The enthusiasm gained by our employees about sustainability is just one of the many benefits we achieved through the training“.

    Mark Poeschl – Chief Executive Officer at National FFA Organization

    Microsoft logo

    I really enjoyed the holistic view of corporate CSR during the training program. I was very satisfied with the opportunity for interaction and participation”.

    Holly Beale – PM, Environmental Sustainability

    coca cola

    Very well built training. The thought balance between depth and breadth of topics worked well

    NELSON MUMMA JR

    AA ASPHALTING

    The skills I’ve learned will help me improve my performance on the job. I was completely satisfied with the opportunity for interaction and participation as well as the case studies presented and the course material. I greatly appreciated the practical, real world examples, case studies and the opportunity to interact with different size companies from all over the world – gained perspective. My expectations for this training program were met completely”.

    MATTHEW ATTEBERY

    pepsico

    The training provided tools to quantify the issues related to sustainability and how to effectively form those into a business case”.

    GAULINA LAUFER

    visa

    I feel I have learned about the foundations, reporting in a structured way. It was great to hear about CSE’s research and findings in first hand”.

    S. BARTALOS

    BBVA

    I was completely satisfied with the opportunity for interaction, participation and networking through well-structured discussion forums. I really appreciated the science based sustainability approach and the real world business cases and overall CSE methodology”.

    ANDREA RONZANI

    GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY

    Effective learning experience that reflected the business case of sustainability. I really appreciated the detailed information on how to perform a sustainability assessment and the respective examples for practical application”.

    REBECCA FITC

    EOG RESOURCES

    I really enjoyed the breakout sessions that practically apply sustainability concepts. I appreciated the competence-based learning experience and critical engagement with a range of strategies and tools, through sector based case studies for practical action”.

    JEMINE OAKES

    federal bank of new york

    The instructors are very knowledgeable and understand the direction of the industry”.

    RAJ RAMROOP

    boehringer ingelheim logo

    The content of the training was very interesting. The discussion and diversity among participants was thrilling

    Denise Edmond, Commercial Operations Integration Lead, Latin America, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

    cintas

    The training was comprehensive, addressed critical areas and a process to develop strategy. My understanding of this area and vocabulary has definitely expanded”.

    PAMELA BRAILSFORD

    nrg

    The diverse group of organizations helped gain insight to other industries”.

    BRIAN GALLAGHER

    accredo

    The opportunity to interact with a highly educated group of people, prepared to participate and share their knowledge and experience, from diverse companies”.

    MALCOLM COHN

    panamerican

    It was great how relevant the instructors made it to our organizations. We were constantly learning how to implement the strategies and ideas back at our companies. Super relevant!”

    DANIELLE CONNOR

    the hatford logo

    Consolidated overview of all the concepts, ratings, reporting and standards”.

    DIANE CANTELLO 

    cresco

    By bringing together professionals from various industries, attendees are able to develop greater/wider understanding of sustainability and its applications”.

    PEYTON BRENNOCK

    huntsman

    It was a very interactive group from a variety of industries which allowed for diverse viewpoints”.

    SHERI L. BLYSTONE

    Testimonials from CANADA

    FED ECON AGENCY

    The structure of content was great. I loved the practical examples and case studies. I really enjoyed the interactive nature of the course. Excellent performance of the instructors. Great materials and resources. Overall excellent and useful course”.

    MORGAN DIERICKX  

    university of Toronto logo

    Controversial issues were explored and challenging case studies were presented”.

    VALENTINA BRICENO-STROCCHIA

    PARKLAND

    Excellent training program addressed to Sustainability Professionals who want to excel in their field. I mostly enjoyed sector based case studies, the ability to learn from peers as well as the instructors”.

    JASMINE IGNESKI  

    SPIN MASTER

    The training program provided clear direction into where we can lean in on our CSR strategy and areas to improve our report for next year including stakeholder mapping and engagement and also incorporating / referencing GRI standards”.

    TAMMY SMITHAM

    GLOBAL MINING

    I was completely satisfied with the case studies presented, the course material and the trainer’s overall performance. The Online digital format worked better than expectations, and it was easy to communicate with everyone”.

    ROY JAKOLA  

    pwc

    I appreciated the pace of the course and really enjoyed the simulation. I am excited to share learning from this course with my colleagues and network”.

    SALINA DHARAMS 

    BIMBO

    Taking into account the course learnings, it is much easier to consider and set up the key priorities for the next steps in sustainability. It was an excellent training program to educate future Sustainability Leaders”.

    TERESA SCHOONINGS  

    TILBURY

    This program has been very informative to me because my company recently appointed a Sustainability VP- meaning that it appreciates how crucial it is to adapt to sustainability practices. And with the knowledge acquired here I will be better placed in contributing quota to successful adoption of stronger sustainable practices”.

    MICHAEL KAYE  

    TC ENERGY

    The biggest takeaway for me is that I am looking forward to applying the 5 stages of sustainability assessments to drive continuous improvement of our sustainability strategy and integration into business planning. And also gaining the perspective of other sustainability practitioners across different industries!”.

    MELANIE WISEMAN  

    PARKLAND

    My key learnings were: best practices for stakeholder engagement on materiality, supply chain sustainability as more than just a Code of Conduct, and being clear and measurable with all your targets goes a long way for credibility. Thanks for a great course!

    SHANNON URQUHART  

    Testimonials from EUROPE

    Louis Vuitton Logo

    The case studies and the interaction with other members of the group. Applying theory to “real” business and organizations.”

    SAMANTHA PEELE

    unfcu logo

    “Being exposed to different industries, from all over the globe. Also, the case studies were my favorite to review”.

    Anna Orzel – Senior Product Manager at UNFCU

    unfcu logo

    Very knowledgeable presenters who provided information in a clear manner, as well as through diverse mediums and group activities“.

    Elisabeth Philippe, Senior Manager Community and Media Relations Marketing, United Nations Federal Credit Union

    HENKEL

    Extending the network and getting in contact with other “sustainability ambassadors” added value to the training program”.

    BJOERN VAN LAAK 

    vojvodanska banka

    I am very satisfied with very open communication and friendly approach”.

    ZORICA DZIDA

    Lidl

    This is an excellent training program! It met my expectations completely. I greatly appreciated the certified training material and I enjoyed three days of intense and highly interactive online group program and networking opportunities through well-structured discussion forums”.

    CIARA SHEEHAN 

    MONACO YACHT

    I feel I have gained new skills and knowledge. I found myself engaged in learning new practical fundamental tools to elevate our organization’s sustainability performance. I highly appreciated the interaction with and contribution of the participants”.

    AUDREY LORENZI 

    Baxter Logo

    I really enjoyed the opportunity for deep discussion on a range of sustainability topics with sustainability professionals from other industries. Excellent trainer’s overall performance. Totally satisfied with the explanations of the program’s concepts”.

    GARETH COLLINS 

    altus

    Broad range of sectors by participants led to a solid and varied discussion showing of best practices.”

    Alistair Cameron – Senior VP QHSE at Altus Intervention

    queen mary

    The interactive nature of the course, the detailed knowledge of the trainer and the use of practical examples to share and enhance knowledge”.

    KERRY HORVATH

    pelopac

    “The trainers were highly qualified. They included interesting case studies as examples. The course was very well structured and the course material was also very helpful. The only thing we missed was the face-to-face communication!”

    Aspasia Oikonomou – HR and Communications at Pelopac

    lanxess

    The trainer is very knowledgeable; the participants had different backgrounds which made the discussion very interesting. Good mix of theory and practical input.”

    Wiebke Moehwald – Human Resources HR Controlling & Analytics HR Sustainability Reporting & Workforce Analytics at Lanxess

    aib

    The strategic approach was helpful and the course slides excellent.”

    Colette Coogan – Sustainability Manager at AIB

    acco brands

    “Compact two training that covered very relevant and current topics with a practical and pragmatic approach. Good discussion and learning experiences from other participants.”

    Jacqueline Wellhaeusser – Sustainability Manager, Europe at LEITZ ACCO Brands GmbH & Co KG

    isg

    The training was very interactive and had some good tools that could be immediately applied in my organisation. Also, diverse group of people were providing interesting insights.”

    VICTORIA KATE BURROWS

    Testimonials from ASIA & MENA

    panasonic

    Very well structured, thoroughly and clearly covers all CSR matters. Learned about the importance of materiality assessment, impact assessment and stakeholder engagement”.

    MASAKO HIROKI

    rolls-royce

    I gained a better understanding of the overall topic of Sustainability and CSR. I really enjoyed the trainer’s effective communication skills and the opportunity for interaction through well-structured discussion forums .

    Vittorio Blasi– Senior Project Manager Marine at  ‎MTU Rolls Royce Power System AG

    ecobank

    I learned a lot and discovered new terms. I also appreciated the case studies”.

    DIAN JEANNETTA

    vale

    Overall, the training is up to date and covers all the current trends and developments in sustainability”.

    HUSSEIN ALLAWATI

    beah

    Engagement and Real life examples of applications.”

    Muhannad Aljuma – Academy Manager at Be ah Academy

    abudhabi

    The training is very insightive and up to date. I gained heavy and rich knowledge on CSR”.

    SHOWG MUDHAPAR

    american university of beirut

    I feel confident to begin implementation now, through the practicality of the information and the examples provided, the well structured training, and the clean, accessible and useful content.”

    LIYA KREIDIE

    government of dubai

    The case studies were very helpful as they gave us clear ideas of what we have to understand and take forward”.

    MAITHA ALI

    diamond bank logo

    The opportunity to interact with people from other cultures and backgrounds. The case studies were very insightful and practical”.

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