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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 managementsystem in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.Course DetailsDuration: 2 DaysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior 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.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 – Interpretation for AuditAudit Definition and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparation for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, environmental management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an Environmental Management System.Course DetailsDuration: 2 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems – the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy,planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.▪ Environmental Management:- knowledge of the concepts of energy management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,products and services and equipment on energy efficiency;- commonly used energy management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026;- the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentBenefits and Importance of CertificationAnalyse the Current Business StateCreate the Implementation PlanDesign and Document the SystemSelecting a Certification Body

This course has been developed by SGS to provide Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change practitioners with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake a verification of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory developed in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018 using the verification standard ISO 14064-3:2019. Overview of 14064-2:2018.Forward-thinking organizations have begun voluntarily declaring their GHG emissions for reasons such as risk management, cost reduction, brand protection, and attracting socially responsible investment. Be Prepared for the GHG legislation of tomorrow.

This course has been developed by SGS to provide standardized approach for achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality which is applicable to organizations and products, with the necessary skills and knowledge in accordance with ISO 14068-1:2023. The hierarchy approach included in this training  prioritizes actions to reduce direct and indirect Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions  and enhance GHG removals of the organizations and products, with offsetting used only for carbon footprint remaining after these actions.

Learn about the requirements of ISO 50001:2018 so that you can implement, manage and continually improve energy performance in your organisation. COURSE CONTENT Introduction to energy management, background and relationship with other management system standards High level framework, clauses, process approach and risk-based thinking Process evaluation and improvement to control and reduce undesired effects from internal and external issues Planning for risk to ensure the management system will achieve its objectives Leadership commitment and responsibilities Support and what’s needed for the management system to operate effectively Performance review and monitoring to identify any actions needed for the correction and continual improvement of the management system Completion criteria: learners will be required to complete the entire course and gain a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment.   Upon successful completion learners will be able to download a certificate of completion. You will be granted 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

This course will introduce you to managing ESG concerns within your organisation by investigating its impact, understanding stakeholders, assessing issues and publishing reports. Through this course, you will better understand, develop and implement strategies to improve your organisation's performance.On completion of this course:The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment to complete this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

This course will help introduce you to the concept of ESG, what it means, and the range of issues that it can cover. Through this course, you will be able to begin your journey in understanding your role, and your organisation’s role in supporting environmental, social, and governance concerns.On completion of this course:The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment to complete this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

This training is designed to equip auditors with the knowledge and skills to understand and detect forced labour practices.This course is divided into four modules that include interactive exercises to check and reinforce your knowledge.