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We are all aware of the triptych of environmental, financial and social impact and their interlinkage when it comes to Sustainability (CSR). A society is unable of survival without the support of a healthy natural environment and the role of corporations and organizations is crucial when it comes to keeping the balance and contributing to both the environment and the society.

Most companies take their contribution to society seriously under consideration and embed it in their strategic goals. But how well do they assess and measure their impact? And how can they maximize this impact to the benefit of society?

There is a key role to be played on behalf of companies of any type and size, especially for those companies that set a good working environment on top of their priorities. That is to reassure that human rights and labor relations are protected and staff is well managed, trained and promoted while working conditions are well catered.

Identifying the social impacts is one of the first steps to make which happens to be the easy part compared to the process of measuring them. It is worth noting that there is a highly likelihood to jeopardize the transparency of translating human experience into numbers. Frequently, making only a part of tangible measurements is often questionable as to how complete a company’s operations are and if they are able to go further. That is to include all stakeholder relationships under a legal umbrella to avoid any corruptive and disappointing social consequences.

Nevertheless, there is a challenging role that companies are called to play in the society in order to adapt and harmonize their presence within it by taking over activities that address the overall good and achieve sustainability. Still, if their social impact is not clearly understood by all departments within a company, the process is unlikely whether it can be put into force. This is why it is essential to integrate a Social Impact Assessment into their corporate strategy.

Sustainability Academy has designed a special online course for professionals in order to provide them with the most comprehensive and practical knowledge on Social Impact Assessment and SROI. Take the opportunity to receive the affordable online certificate and along with the Online Diploma on Corporate Sustainability, become a Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner.

Action plans need to be taken for the environment in the 21st century. Even though many of MENA’s economic challenges have been analyzed and dealt with, environmental challenges are hardly taken into consideration in the process of forming economic policies in the region. Surely, there are gaps in knowledge about the economics of environment and CSR in the MENA region, and the most current trends regarding MENA’s sustainable resource management.

In the heat of this challenge, CSE will present the Global Advanced Certified CSR Practitioner Program this November 11 – 12, 2018. Planning and thinking ahead in order to maintain a sustainability (CSR) plan is on CSE’s agenda along with Case Studies, Supply Chain, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Communications.

By identifying the complexity of the concept of sustainable development, it is obvious that accounting tools and sufficient training are needed for the 21st century. Yet, while many of these tools already exist, more in-depth analysis and training is needed.

These challenges demand attention. Our next CSE Certified CSR Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in Dubai, this November 11 – 12, 2018. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

Want to join the fast growing Sustainability consulting industry and become a qualified consultant in this field?

Want to increase your visibility and branding and generate additional revenues?

You may do so by becoming a Certified Sustainability Consultant!

CSE offers the opportunity to small consulting companies or freelance consultants to get a leading Qualification and expand their capacity to offer Sustainability Consulting Services.

By becoming a Certified Sustainability Consultant, you enjoy a number of significant financial and business benefits.

You get the CSE Certified Sustainability Consultant Logo and visibility through CSE’s website to over 15.000 Sustainability Professionals in 5 continents.
You get a 20% Discount for all our Certified Sustainability Programs and our specialized Online courses from the globally awarded Sustainability Academy for your clients and/or personal use.
You get a 15% commission fee for referring a project to CSE in an area that you do not have expertise
You get support under an agreed fee in your consulting projects.
You get free access to CSE global Research and specialized webinars.

For more information on criteria, benefits and annual fees, you may visit us here or contact us at [email protected]

Farmers in the UK are looking into how leaving the EU’s legislation would improve sustainable food and farming in the UK, or whether Brexit could only worsen the situation.

Policy officer Sam Packer mentions: “The British government is seeing agriculture as an opportunity to tell a good story about Brexit. And this happy tale, like everything else to do with Brexit, is still up in the air.”

On the side of sustainability, the National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales has teamed up with Greener UK to make sure that Brexit works for farming and the environment.

In the fuzz of this environmental and political insecurity, CSE will be back to London to present the Advanced Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program this December 06-07, 2018. Planning and thinking ahead in order to maintain a climate and sustainability plan is on CSE’s agenda along with Sustainability, Supply Chain, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Communications.

A local farmer, Humphrey Lloyd says: “The history of political change is the history of hopeful people doing what they can. We need to hope, we need to work hard and we need to believe.”

These challenges demand everyone’s attention. The UK requires all the expertise it can have through its trained sustainability practitioners. The next CSE Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in London, UK December 06-07, 2018. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

Despite making noteworthy steps in transforming its environmental viewpoint over the last few years, Dubai is facing serious challenges in maintaining its sustainable growth.

Even though the Government is committed to building a sustainable city, rising population growth is within the main reasons for environmental change.

Dubai must overcome:

Expanding its fuel mix without affecting total emissions
Reducing car ownership
Expansion of the sewage networks and treatment plants
Stop turning dry lands and deserts to wastelands with no value to society
Moderating the long-term effects on Dubai’s shoreline and marine ecosystems

In the heat of this challenge, CSE will present the Global Advanced Certified CSR Practitioner Program this November 11 – 12, 2018. Planning and thinking ahead in order to maintain a climate and sustainability plan is on CSE’s agenda along with Case Studies, Supply Chain, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Communications.

“Ensuring a sustainable pathway for the future is vital, and Dubai has taken bold and swift steps in that direction of late. Economic growth and the resulting increase in construction activity have both necessitated the need for a deeper examination of the resulting environmental impact, providing us with the opportunity to develop a greener and more sustainable approach and this report has given us a basis to build on, in line with the objectives of Dubai Plan 2021.” Said Abdullah Al Shaibani, secretary-general of the Dubai Executive Council

These challenges demand attention. Our next CSE Certified CSR Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in Dubai, this November 11 – 12, 2018. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s climate plan is at serious risk following the Canadian’s court decision to suspend the expansion of a pipeline to the Pacific over environmental concerns. According to regulators, they had failed to consider the impact of increased tanker traffic to the port of Vancouver on local killer whales. As expected that has sparked frustration in the oil industry.

“While Alberta has its own climate plan that will not be effected, pulling out of the national plan means that once the carbon price goes up to $40 per ton, Alberta will pull out. This means Alberta will likely stay part of the national plan for the next two or three years before the carbon price increases. It’s expected to hit $50 per ton by 2022.” The Prime Minister said.

In the heat of this environmental and political crisis, CSE will be back to Toronto to present the Advanced Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program this October 25-26, 2018.Planning and thinking ahead in order to maintain a climate and sustainability plan is on CSE’s agenda along with Sustainability, Supply Chain, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Communications.

The environmental NGO urged the prime minister to “turn 180 degrees and align his policies to respect the Paris Agreement.” This can be achieved with perfect planning and use of the right professionals to negotiate and adjust Canada’s climate plan.

These urgent challenges demand attention. As time goes by, Canada’s deadline is approaching and the need for of trained sustainability practitioners is rising. The next CSE Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in Toronto, Canada, Oct. 25-26, 2018. By demand, this is the second training in Toronto in 2018. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

We can’t overstate the case that sustainability guidelines, applied to the most common areas of our lives – such as health care and food – literally saves lives – maybe yours! As a Sustainability Practitioner, you can’t leave these concerns to fate.

Waste from hospitals in Canada accounts for more than 1% of landfill (not counting clinics, doctors’ office, treatment centers). Unlike the US, Canada does not have a national regulatory medical waste framework, leaving it to jurisdictions. Hospital waste includes solid waste, hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, universal waste and recycled waste – though most is single use!

Waste streams are growing. Susan Reader of Surgical Services at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary explains that as infection outbreaks reveal weak spots with supplies difficult to sterilize completely, more instruments become legally mandated as disposable. Organizations need sustainability directors to coordinate the multiple streams AND work to keep our families safe!

This is a major concern for Toronto where hospitals represent one of the hottest growing industries, rivaling finance and construction.

Agriculture in Ontario represents half of the Class 1 farmland (highest quality) in all of Canada and comprises 25% of all farm revenue. Toronto’s Grow TO Urban Agriculture Action Plan has made Toronto a global role model in urban gardening, including entrepreneurial farms, traditional backyard gardens, community gardens, school gardens, rooftop farms, backyard chickens and more. The list includes research projects, fresh delivery to urban centers, organics, and native plants.

Reaching into neighborhoods, there are dozens of farmers markets in Toronto. A uniting concept is to grow food everywhere; increase access to healthy, affordable food; increase urban self-sufficiency and provide skills and job training.

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The urgent challenges of managing health care and providing clean food are integral to sustainability. As these industries grow, an influx of trained sustainability practitioners is needed. The next CSE Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in Toronto, Canada, Oct. 25-26, 2018. By demand, this is the second training in Toronto in 2018. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

I don’t believe it’s overstating the case to argue that sustainability guidelines, applied to the most common areas of our lives – such as food and health care – can literally save your life. As a Sustainability Practitioner, you’re not leaving these concerns to fate.

Hospitals nationwide produce over 6,500 tons of waste per day. Hospital waste includes solid waste, regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, universal waste and recycled waste. Organizations need to hire a sustainability director to coordinate the multiple streams. “Most employees live in the community,” says Linda Lee, health care solutions operations director for Waste Management Inc., Houston, “so garnering support is not very challenging.” Yes, we want to keep our families safe!

This is a major concern for Houston where medical research and healthcare delivery is the 2^rd largest industry after oil and gas from exploration to production.

Clean fishing and agriculture combined make up the 6^th largest industry in Houston. Maybe that is why there are a dozen urban gardens and markets in Houston. The list includes research projects, fresh delivery to urban centers, organics, native plants and close adherence to USDA guidelines for “certified naturally grown.” A uniting concept is to grow food everywhere, rooftops, vacant lots, parks – increasing access to nutrition and urban self-sufficiency in the face of unforeseen crisis.

On the fishing front, Houston is helping its own recovery and that of the Gulf Region after recent hurricanes with the push to consume sustainable Gulf seafood. Whether sold in grocery stores, restaurants or the local food truck, Gulf-sourced seafood can help fisheries worldwide. Only 10% of fish and shrimp sold in the US come from US waters. Imagine the difference in quality, not to mention transportation and other supply chain considerations, when sustainability, such as the Principles for Investment in Sustainable Fisheries, are added to the mix.

According to the specialists from the website https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/cdh_data/ambien-zolpidem/, Ambien is a hypnotic drug from the group of imidazopyridines and a selective omega 1 receptor agonist (macromolecular GABA-receptor complex). The drug has a sedative effect; however, when used in usual doses, it doesn’t cause anxiolytic, central muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant action.

The urgent challenges of managing health care and providing clean food are integral to sustainability. The next CSE Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) will be in Houston, Sept. 27-28, 2018. CSE is a boutique sustainability consultant and trainer with an international presence and over 10 years’ experience. For more information, visit www.cse-net.org or email [email protected].

The wonderful time where companies would use meaningless stories of sustainability performance to play the media game is now over. The world is too transparent. Citizens, the media, governments and local communities demand authenticity, demand results!

It is time to put to work strategic thinkers, stakeholder relationships, sustainability professionals that have the ability to see not only the risks but the opportunities. It is time to enlighten the public and take sustainability training and practice to a whole new level. After high demand, CSE will deliver its Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2018, for a second time this year in Toronto, October 25-26, 2018. The Advance Sustainability Practitioner Program focuses on SDGs, Supply Chain Management and provides sector based case studies and research on crucial sustainability issues.

Sustainability is so much more than being a good corporate citizen; it is about creating new income opportunities and business models. Coca Cola and Bayer have become part of this change by putting forward reporting and actual, measurable sustainability goals.

People now demand from companies to operate in a responsible way.

Register now for the Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2018, in Toronto, October 25-26, 2018 and earn the early bird pricing or contact [email protected] for group pricing discounts.

CSE invites Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioners to become SDG Champions and make an impact on the world!

In support of Goal 4 for Quality Education,
the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), celebrating 10 years of the global Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, joins in the worldwide effort to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

CSE has launched a unique initiative as part of its UN Partnership (#SDGAction23013), with the aim to increase awareness and promote education of Professionals, corporations and entrepreneurs on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs.

The Sustainable Development Champions campaign is addressed to Certified Sustainability (CSR Practitioners) with a passion to make a positive impact on their organization and the world.

Unique benefits for participants:

Special recognition as UN Partner for having designed and implemented an initiative linked directly with one or more of the SDG targets in their organization in 2018
A special logo as Sustainable Development Champion to use in their communication channels
Announcement of their initiative in CSE’s weekly newsletters and Press Release going out to a global database of more than 25.000 Sustainability professionals and entrepreneurs

The winners will get for free a Certified Online Course on Sustainability from the globally awarded Sustainability Academy.

How to apply and get recognized as a Champion:

Decide on an initiative you wish to roll out in your company, according to your needs and the nature of your company. We strongly suggest including as part of your initiative an in-house training program or a group online course on Sustainability and UN Sustainable Development Goals via the Sustainability Academy platform
Submit your application until October 20^th – Let us know of the name, scope and small description of your initiative and which SDG(s) it is linked with.
Roll out an education-related initiative to support the selected SDG(s) until the end of 2018. Take a look to some examples of similar initiatives.

Education-related initiatives on Sustainability:

Offer to your CSR Committee an in-house training opportunity to upscale their sustainability knowledge with latest trends and global case-studies on SDGs

— See the example of Elanco

Offer to your executive managers some group online courses to help them speak “the same language” and boost their sustainability performance in a cost/effective way

— See the example of Workday

Offer to your stakeholders or associates an online sustainability training as part of your CR strategy

— See the example of Coca Cola

*All submitted initiatives need to address criteria included in submission form and the three winners will be announced in November 2018. There is no cost for participation.

To take part in this global campaign, please contact us at [email protected]

CSE affiliation opportunity

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your business network and add to your revenue. By becoming a CSE Affiliate, you become a Member of our Network and enjoy a number of significant financial and business benefits.

To learn more, please contact us at [email protected]

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