Courses

TAP provides a challenging four days of workshops that can be taken individually or as a comprehensive Sustainability Practitioner Course, plus an extra day Assurance Master Class for assurance professionals pursuing certification under the Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) program. Every module is based on key international standards and frameworks, such as the AA1000 series, the Global Compact, the Ceres Sustainability Roadmap, ISO 26000, and the GRI Guidelines. TAP demystifies the standards and shows you how to use them in practice.

Learn how to:

• Identify material issues for your organization
• Implement CSR and sustainability effectively
• Make reporting more relevant to your business goals
• Engage with stakeholders effectively
• Combine various standards (AA1000, ISO 26000, Global Compact and GRI guidelines) for maximum effectiveness
• Use reporting to drive performance improvement
• Integrate accountability mechanisms with existing management systems
• Build credibility with key audiences
• Get the level and type of assurance services you need

Who Should Attend

The modular format of TAP courses allows you to get a comprehensive foundation in sustainability/CSR or to select only the modules you need to upgrade your skills.

You should attend if you have responsibility for, or provide professional services in:

Sustainable development Triple-bottom line reporting Stakeholder relations /engagement Environment, health & safety Communications

Internal / External auditing Board governance Investor relations / public relations Performance management Human Resource Management

Workshop certification

These workshops are recognized by AccountAbility and may be used to fulfill training requirements of the Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) Program.

Pre-requisites

Pre-requisites apply to some modules and evidence of prior eligible training may be required. Please contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility to attend any of the training modules at susan@theaccountabilityproject.ca.

Participant evaluation

Successful participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Participants will be continuously evaluated throughout the workshops and expected to complete a short quiz each day. Participants need to be present and participating throughout the workshop to obtain a certificate.

Limited registration

Class size is capped to ensure quality training. When space is limited, preference may be given to those who register for at least three workshops.