Sustainability / ESG courses

This course has been developed by SGS to provide standardized approach for achieving skills and knowledge for various indirect emission (scope 3) categories.Upon completion of the course , the learners will be able to understand  :-Indirect GHG emissions from product used by organization.-Indirect GHG emissions from transportation.-Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of product from the organization.-Indirect GHG emissions from other sources.

SEBI’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report is now mandatory for the   top 1000 listed organisations based on market capitalization. This interactive training course provides an in-depth understanding of BRSR, its principles and respective essential and leadership indicators. This course also provides an insight on the fundamental concepts of ESG, ESG Reporting and Global Reporting Frameworks. This two-day course consists of relevant activities and workshops to provide a hands-on experience to the participants of this training.Module 1:Defining and understanding Sustainability & ESGUnderstanding the fundamentals of ESG ReportingActivity /Workshop1Module 2:Introduction to BRSR – Evolution, Overview & Building BlocksUnderstanding the requirements of Principle1 & 2 (along with best practice examples wherever required)Activity/Workshop 2Module 3:Recap of Day 1Understanding the requirements of Principle 3 - 6 (along with best practice examples wherever required)Activity / Workshop 3Module 4: Understanding the requirements of Principle 7 - 9 (along with best practice examples wherever required)Familiarization with the steps involved in development of an effective BRSRPost Training Assessment

COURSE AIMThe aim of the APQP4Wind Management Awareness Refresher training course is:To provide learners with a refreshed understanding of the management role in the APQP4Wind processTo provide learners with a refreshed understanding of the APQP4Wind framework, requirements and toolsTo enable learners to reflect on how APQP4Wind can be successfully implemented and thereby mitigate risk and improve value creation.PRIOR KNOWLEDGETo attend this course it is a requirement that learners have an “APQP4Wind Management Awareness training certificate”.CONSENT FOR PERSONAL DATA TO BE FORWARDED TO APQP4WINDBy enrolling on this course you consent to SGS forwarding your name, position, company name, country of origin, and email address to the APQP4Wind Secretariat, which uses the data to issue the training certificate and optional newsletters.Note: Learners may unsubscribe from the APQP4Wind newsletters at any time using the link found at the bottom of the newsletter email.COURSE CERTIFICATIONOnce learners have completed the APQP4Wind Management Awareness - Refresher training course and passed the examination, they will receive a certificate approved by the APQP4Wind Secretariat. The certificate will be valid for a period of four years from the date of the examination.Learners who do not pass the examination and have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will be allowed to re-sit the examination a maximum of twice within 12 months of the end date of the first examination. Learners who fail the second re-sit will be required to take the entire course.

This course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (CQI / IRCA); Course Certification Number, 2142 – PR 366.This course consists of 10 VILT sessions and the final examination.Learners who successfully complete this programme may be eligible to apply for certification by the CQI / IRCA as an auditor, lead auditor or internal auditor within five years of course completion.Other requirements for certification are outlined in this manual and described on the CQI / IRCA website www.quality.org. 

The purpose of the course is to enhance awareness and understanding of what ESG is and associated criteria, whilst recognising the challenges of integration and implementation of ESG into organisational strategy. Further, the course also covers advancement of skills and knowledge towards the tools and techniques required, to implement and report on ESG material issues and their associated criteria.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.The course refers to ISO 14001:2026 as the management system standard that provides the context for an internal audit.  However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:-Management systems:understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle;knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.-Environmental management:the concept of environmental, sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future;the purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an EMS where none currently exists;evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the environmental aspects associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents;considerations of environmental aspects with respect to:emission to air, release to water and release to land;use of raw materials, natural resources and energy;energy emitted and lost e.g. heat, radiation, vibration, steam, and compressed air;public nuisance such as light pollution, noise, and odour.environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an EMS;typical methods for evaluation of the significant impacts of the environmental aspects identified and how their ranking influences operational control and priorities for improvement.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards is the most widely accepted ESG reporting framework. This interactive training course provides an in-depth understanding of GRI Standards, its principles, purpose, universal, sector and topics standards. This course also provides an insight on materiality assessment process of the GRI Standards. This two-day course consists of relevant activities and workshops to provide a hands-on experience to the participants of this training.SGS India is an Approved Training Partner for GRI Accredited Trainings.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform social accountability audits of an organisation’s conformance in accordance with ISO 19011. This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 40 CPD credits.Recommended Prior KnowledgeBefore starting the course, learners are expected to have knowledge of the following:- SA8000® Standard- Social Accountability International (SAI) Guidance for the SA8000® Standard- Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Standards- UN Human Rights ResolutionsTrusted Social Accountability Lead Auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Course CertificationOn completion of this course:- Learners who attend the course in full and pass the examination will be issued with a 'Certificate of Achievement' that may satisfy part of the formal training for an individual seeking certification as a Lead Auditor.  Please refer to the relevant auditor certification body for specific requirements.- Learners who attend the full duration of the course will be issued with a 'Certificate of Attendance'.- Learners who fail the examination will be allowed to resit the examination a maximum of two times within 12 months of the end date of the course.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal audits of management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.Course detailsDuration: 3 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems:▪ Quality, environmental and OH&S management:▪ ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018:Course ContentProcess-based QMSAuditing for Continual ImprovementIntroduction to EMS AuditingISO 14001:2026 Interpretation for AuditIntroduction to OH&S MSRisk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsAudits: Definitions and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparing for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the current changes from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026, to be able to maintain compliance with an existing Environmental Management System (EMS).Course DetailsDuration: Half dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeThere is no prior knowledge expected for this course.Course Content▪ ISO 14001:2026 updates and variations to ISO 14001:2015▪ Introduction of modernised terminology and the “Harmonized Structure”

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026.However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.Course detailsDuration: 1 dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems - understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ Knowledge of the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,  products and services and environmental impacts.▪ Commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026.▪ The requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 Overview and Clause 4ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 5, 6 and 7ISO 14001:2026 – Clause 8ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 9 and 10