Training Calendar

2016

Advanced Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Professional

Course Description: A challenging and interactive 3 day training

for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge.

Modules: Sustainability and CSR concepts, Stakeholder

management, Sustainable supply chains, Legislation, CSR

Initiatives, Social Return on Investment, Reporting, Climate

change, Circular economy, Sustainability strategies, Sustainable

Communications, The CSO role.

Top Benefits. Participants will:

• Gain a complementary annual ILM membership!

• Acquire a practical, and holistic perspective of Sustainability

• Learn how to assess and manage risks and opportunities

• Realise CSR and Sustainability challenges and developments

• Adopt strategic stakeholder engagement approach

• Learn how to disclose effectively corporate strategies, material

issues, goals, performance and impacts

• Learn how to develop and implement strategy

• Utilise effective methodologies in communications

• Maximise impact from CSR and Sustainability Initiatives

• Increase profile and competitiveness

• Improve sustainability performance

• Learn how to articulate the business case for Sustainability

“mini MBA in CSR and Sustainability”

“ I was extremely captivated by the course content. It addressed the full concept of Sustainability and how it should be reported and implemented within an organization whether a small or larger enterprise. The delivery of the course was unconventional and made a lasting impression.”D.R, HSE Compliance Senior Manager, Human Capital & Administration, du

Sustainability and CSR Masterclass

Course Description: Especially developed for professionals

starting their journey in Sustainability and CSR. Gain the

confidence you need to discuss CSR and Sustainability topics.

Modules: Sustainability and CSR myths, Legislation, Trends,

Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable

Communications.

Top Benefits.

• Gain confidence in discussing CSR and Sustainability topics

• Learn how to identify Sustainability risks and opportunities

• Understand the foundations of Sustainability strategy

• Learn how to integrate CSR into corporate strategy

• Learn how to disclose performance through Sustainability

reporting

• Comprehend communication methodologies

• Learn how to identify and prioritise stakeholders

• Maximise impacts from Sustainability Initiatives

Introductory 1 day training

“Sustainability and CSR Masterclass is a comprehensive training designed for all levels with well-presented content, lots of opportunities to interact and professional sharing of your knowledge and experience. Great delivery, clear and professional, highly interactive and thoroughly enjoyable.” Alina Gabriela, Marketing & Design Consultant, GreenEmiratesConsultants

“The Masterclass is an excellent course to help jump start development in CSR & Sustainability. I was happy with the materials and the instructor; absolutely commendable are the encouragement of group activities and interaction during the whole day”Rada Asenova, Recruitment Consultant

Stakeholder Management Masterclass

Course Description: A highly specialised training program

dedicated to creating value through stakeholder identification,

prioritization and engagement.

Modules: Sustainable Development and CSR concepts, Trends,

Stakeholder identification, Stakeholder prioritization, Stakeholder

engagement, CSR Initiatives development and implementation,

Sustainability Reporting & Stakeholders, Sustainable

Communications, New Business Models

Top Benefits. Participants will learn how to:

• Develop long term plans for Stakeholder engagement

• Develop effective CSR programs

• Maximise impact from CSR initiatives

• Evaluating existing CSR programs

• Measure performance and outcomes

• Integrate employee initiatives with core business practices

• Communicate sustainability initiatives in fun and effective way

• Disclose stakeholder engagement outcomes based on GRI

requirements

Highly interactive 1 day training

“Face-to-face, small groups, great learning environment, training appropriated towards our company needs is what we enjoyed the most” J.B, ALMAVARIA Director

“Standard, knowledge & technique of the instructor-wonderful!” E.W., ALMAVARIA Manager

Sustainability Strategy & Reporting Professional Training

Course Description: A highly specialised program focusing on

Sustainability strategy and reporting and enabling participants to

create a strategy road map.

Modules: Sustainability and CSR concepts, Trends, Stakeholder

Management, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainability Strategy,

Materiality assessment, International reporting standards (GRI,

ISO26000, UNGC, CDP, IIRC, GHG Protocol, SA8000, AA1000),

Sustainable Communications, New business strategies

Top Benefits. Participants will learn how to:

• Create a roadmap for strategy implementation

• Identify and assess risks and opportunities

• Adopt strategic stakeholder management approach

• Develop effective Sustainability Strategies

• Integrate CSR into corporate strategy

• Disclose effectively the materiality process, sustainability

strategy, targets, goals, progress, performance and impacts

• Articulate the business case for Sustainability

• Improve Sustainability performance

• Increase company profile and competitiveness

Highly specialised 2 day training

“The training met my objectives; I gained practical knowledge and clarified a lot of things. Trainer is very good at explaining concepts with application on the real world. I would definitely recommend it to others”- Ruxandra Vladica, Events & Marketing Specialist, SBN

Course Calendar 2016 Location Fees

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Professional

February 9-11 Dubai

€ 1690May 15-17 Abu Dhabi

November 8-10 Dubai

CSR and Sustainability Masterclass

April 12 Dubai€ 590

November 24 Abu Dhabi

Stakeholder Management Masterclass

April 13 Dubai€ 690

November 25 Abu Dhabi

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting Professional Training

November 26-27 Abu Dhabi € 990

Dates & Fees

Fees include: • assessment phone call• training • training material• post-course assignment guidance • post-course assignment

assessment• Post course follow up & support • ILM certification• refreshments & lunch • complementary annual ILM study

membership (for the Advanced CSO Professional)

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is UK’s largest management body for industry-leading qualifications

Information on the latest training calendar can be found on our website: www.sustainabilityknowledgegroup.com

Lead Trainer

Aglaia is the Managing Director of Sustainability Knowledge Group, providing

Sustainability and CSR advisory and training services at international corporate level.

Aglaia is the founder of CSR Coaching, supporting professionals in Corporate

Responsibility and Sustainability, and the founder of the CSR & Sustainability

meetup, the 1st and only open platform to support learning and knowledge sharing in

the UAE.

With over 10 years’ experience in the fields of Sustainability Strategy, Reporting, Training, CSR Programs,

Stakeholder Engagement, SROI, Quality, Performance, Environmental Management and Systems

Implementation, Aglaia has made important contributions as practitioner, trainer, coach and advisor.

Her CSR and Sustainability expertise has enabled her to be involved in diverse projects in the Middle East,

Europe, Africa, Asia and the USA, in multiple sectors including Construction, Consulting, Banking, FMCG,

Education, Local Authorities, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Technology,

Shipping, Facility Management, Concessionaire, Leisure and NGOs.

She developed the Middle East and Greek version of the GRI G3.1, the G3.1 & G4 Bridging Module and

G4 Training for local providers. She has trained over 450 professionals in GRI Reporting, Sustainability

and CSR.

Aglaia holds an MBA, an MSc in Total Quality Management & Business Excellence and a Degree in

Business Administration. She is an ISO9000 Lead Auditor, an EFQM Accredited European Excellence

Assessor, an IEMA, GRI and ILM approved trainer.

Aglaia Ntili

CSR & Sustainability meetup

Join our open CSR & Sustainability meetup to

network, gain knowledge and understanding on

Sustainability and CSR. We offer:

• invaluable support in understanding the essence of

Sustainability (People-Planet-Profit)

• practical examples on how to implement CSR &

Sustainability and account for social impacts

• a platform for open discussion and best practice

exchange

• high calibre guest speakers who share openly their

experience

Topics discussed so far: employee engagement,

communicating CSR, building partnerships, water

pollution, sustainability reporting, sustainable supply

chains, social impact, CSR programs, change

management and CSR, the journey from global to

local, gamification

Speakers Include:

• Unilever

• P&G

• Microsoft

• Green Emirates

• Imdaad

• Communic8

• Values Added

• Target-akhdar

• Expedition 7e continent

• Scholar's Consultancy

• The Lighthouse Cohort

• Carpoolarabia

• The Change Initiative

The 1st meetup on CSR & Sustainability in the region!

CSR Coaching

CSR Coaching was established to assist professionals overcome CSR and Sustainability related challenges and excel in their professional career.

• You have been promoted to a CR and Sustainability position but you are unsure of your role

• You are involved in a CR and Sustainability project and need expert insight on how to start or input on your next steps

• You need discreet support and guidance on a Sustainability related project or task

• You need tips and to learn new techniques on how to handle specific issues pertaining to CR and Sustainability

• You would feel more confident with some qualified support and validation

• You are strategising a successful transition to CR and Sustainability and wish to develop professionally

A world of opportunities is hidden in every challenge!