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
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultants
We 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.
CSR Trainings and Workshops
In 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.
CSR Practitioner Training
Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos – Monday, 23 May 2016
Protea Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja – Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Successful participants of this course may be eligible for becoming members of the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (INCSR) supported by Arche Advisors USA
About Arche Advisors USA
Arche 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.
The 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.
Key Facilitators and Main Topics
Greg Gardner
Definitions of CSR
Importance of CSR in different sectors of the Economy
CSR Strategy and Global Standards – Case Studies
Corporate Governance and Sustainability
Global Models: Presentations and Description – Global Reporting Initiative (G3), UN Global Compact, CDP
Responsible CSR Communications and Strategy
CSR and the Supply Chain
CSR Strategy and Stakeholders
CSR and Integrated Reporting based on GRI and IIRC Guidelines
External Assurance and how to communicate to gain Reporting Credibility
Barr. Nelson Ogbuanya
The Concept of CSR, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Africa
Current International and Local Legislations for CSR
The Importance of Implementing Effective CSR Programs in Africa – Case Studies
The Intrinsic Link between CSR and Business & Human Rights
The Role of CSR Practitioners and Future Trends in Africa
Eustace Onuegbu
Beyond Basic CSR – Importance of Human Rights Due Diligence
UN 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
HRDD as a Strategic Investment
Barr. Nelson Ogbuanya
Access to effective remedy for victims of human rights abuse, including through court or in-house process