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Global | GRI Standards, Certified Training Course (New Version on ESG Reporting)

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    Overview

    This highly interactive three-day digital GRI Professional Certification Program offered by CSE aims to give you a crystal-clear approach of how to effectively manage a Sustainability ESG report in accordance with the NEW GRI Universal Standards, align the report with various reporting frameworks, identify the most important impacts you should be dealing with, improve stakeholder engagement, develop high quality report content, and communicate with the investor’s community. Additionally, the program includes a special mini course (Module) , “Unlocking the ESRS for GRI Reporters,” offering an extra certification from GRI . This mini course provides insights into the CSRD and the ESRS, explaining their structure, how to leverage the GRI process to determine material topics for ESRS reporting, comparing ESRS and GRI disclosures, and guidance on publishing ESRS reports.

    Training Dates - Live Sessions

    Session 1

    9:00am – 1:00pm ET

    March 26

    Session 2

    9:00am – 1:00pm ET

    March 27

    Session 3

    2,5 hours

    Session 4

    9:00am – 1:00pm ET

    March 31

    All live sessions are will be held by CSE Certified Lead Trainers and Thought Leaders via Zoom, plus 2 hours of additional exercises, group discussions and additional course material.

    Click here to see the training agenda and our testimonials.

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    For more than 19 years over 9.500 Managers and C-Suite Executives from the majority of Fortune 500 companies, local governments, and academia in 90 Countries have trusted CSE and our unique Certified Sustainability Education and ESG courses.

     

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    What you get from the course

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    Official Certificate of Attendance issued Directly from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world’s leading standard setter for sustainability disclosure.

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    A science and sector-based methodological approach on how to use the NEW GRI Universal Standards.

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    Improve the quality of your Sustainability- ESG reporting

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    Strengthen your Sustainability - ESG reporting credentials.

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    Gain extended knowledge on the use of ESG Standards from the unique CSE’s research in North America and Europe

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    Certified learning materials related to your sector and interactive group exercises.

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    A highly interactive learning experience with thought leaders and trainers

    Key Modules to be Covered

    • Sustainability – ESG
    • Practical Information
    • Learning Objectives

    • Useful Terminology
    • Sustainability Reporting
    • Introduction to GRI STANDARDS
    • Structure of the GRI STANDARDS
    • How to Use the GRI STANDARDS

    • GRI 1: Foundation
    • GRI 2: General Disclosures
    • GRI 3: Material Topics
    • GRI Sector Standards
    • GRI Topic Standards

    • How to Report General Disclosures
    • How to Report Material Topics
    • How to Present Reported Information

    • Getting to know the CSRD and the ESRS
    • The ESRS structure
    • Leveraging the GRI process to determine material topics for ESRS reporting
    • Comparing ESRS and GRI disclosures
    • Publishing ESRS reports

    • Summary
    • What’s Next
    • Closing Remarks

    Participants Profile

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    Sustainability - ESG Directors/ Managers

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    ESG Fund Managers

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    CFO’s (Chief Financial Officers)

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    Corporate Affairs – Communications

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    C-Suite Executives

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    HR Executives

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    Environment Quality, Health & Safety

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    Investors Relations - Finance

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    Procurement & Supply Chain

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    COOs (Chief Operational Officers)

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    Non Governmental Organizations

    Why the GRI Certified Standards Training Course is complementary with the ESG practitioner program. Go for CSE’S certification package.

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    The GRI Course is focused on the understanding and application of the new GRI standards to the Sustainability Report

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    Τhe Certified Sustainability-ESG Practitioner course provides an overview of the ESG Standards, Ratings and Criteria and offers in depth information on how to create an ESG strategy (including Net Zero plan) and integrate it within different divisions and your supply chain.

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    Attending both courses will provide you an in depth view of ESG criteria and official certifications from the leading accreditation providers in Sustainability (GRI,CMI & CPD )

    Route B: Blended Learning with CSE

    As a trusted Certified Training Partner (CTP), CSE offers the GRI Standards Certified Training Course. This training includes highly interactive three-day live online sessions facilitated by experienced trainers, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for participants worldwide. Our courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the GRI Standards, delivered in an engaging format that combines expert guidance with collaborative learning.

    This route also includes the exclusive module, “Unlocking the ESRS for GRI Reporters,” offering an extra certification. This specialized training covers key aspects of the CSRD and ESRS, including their structure, using the GRI process to determine material topics for ESRS reporting, comparing ESRS and GRI disclosures, and publishing ESRS-compliant reports. By choosing this global program, you gain the skills and knowledge to excel in sustainability reporting, no matter where you are in the world.

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    Lead Tutors

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    This training program is certified by CPD Certification Service. The course provides CPD credits for an estimated 25 hours of learning.

    Should you choose the extended version of additional specialization in the most in-demand fields, the course provides CPD credits for an estimated 45 hours of learning. Should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. CSE is not responsible for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

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      Do I get a Certification?

      Once you complete the three-day course, you can create and submit a sustainability plan by putting in place all the practical tools you learned throughout the training, that will qualify you for the Sustainability ESG Certification.

      To be Certified you need to attend at least 60% of the Online Live Sessions.

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      Until when should I submit my assignment for the Certified ESG Practitioner – Live Sessions?
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