CSR Practitioner Training 23rd and 24th may - Ikeja

De Bernards Consults is an international company committed to delivering high quality services to both our Nigerian and overseas clients. Incorporated in Nigeria with partners in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, the company has excellent track record in both CSR and business consultancy services
rnCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultants
rnWe offer consultation and advisory services on Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights Due Diligence including field assessments and can address challenges within supply chain management. We serve as your one stop shop for company risk assessment, product information and responsible sourcing programmes. For the public sector, we provide you with in-depth information about any sector under review, an organisation/enterprise or a quality project enabling you make informed decisions and policies.
rnCSR Trainings and Workshops
rnIn partnership with Arche Advisors USA and the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility, we provide a range of CSR practitioner trainings for all levels of CSR professionals in Africa.
rnCSR Practitioner Training
rnProtea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos – Monday, 23 May 2016
rnProtea Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja – Tuesday, 24 May 2016
rnSuccessful participants of this course may be eligible for becoming members of the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (INCSR) supported by Arche Advisors USA
rnAbout Arche Advisors USA
rnArche Advisors have always been at the forefront of the corporate responsibility industry. Starting as supply chain auditors in 1995 just as child labour controversies engulfed Nike and Guess, the team has been dedicated to helping brands manage the social and environmental impacts of globalized supply chains ever since.
rnThe team is credited with establishing industry-standard protocols and leading supplier compliance programs in over 100 countries. Their roster contains published and recognized experts who are invited to speak at industry events and participate in government policy decisions.
rnKey Facilitators and Main Topics
rnGreg Gardner
rnDefinitions of CSR
rnImportance of CSR in different sectors of the Economy
rnCSR Strategy and Global Standards – Case Studies
rnCorporate Governance and Sustainability
rnGlobal Models: Presentations and Description – Global Reporting Initiative (G3), UN Global Compact, CDP
rnResponsible CSR Communications and Strategy
rnCSR and the Supply Chain
rnCSR Strategy and Stakeholders
rnCSR and Integrated Reporting based on GRI and IIRC Guidelines
rnExternal Assurance and how to communicate to gain Reporting Credibility
rnBarr. Nelson Ogbuanya
rnThe Concept of CSR, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Africa
rnCurrent International and Local Legislations for CSR
rnThe Importance of Implementing Effective CSR Programs in Africa – Case Studies
rnThe Intrinsic Link between CSR and Business & Human Rights
rnThe Role of CSR Practitioners and Future Trends in Africa
rnEustace Onuegbu
rnBeyond Basic CSR – Importance of Human Rights Due Diligence
rnUN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights – An African Perspective: The State duty to protect against human rights abuses through appropriate policies, regulation and dispute resolutions; The corporate responsibility to respect human rights, to act with due diligence to avoid infringing the rights of others
rnHRDD as a Strategic Investment
rnBarr. Nelson Ogbuanya
rnAccess to effective remedy for victims of human rights abuse, including through court or in-house process