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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

The objective of this course is to provide leaners with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal audits of management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.COURSE CRITERIAUPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO:•Understand the principles and mechanisms for the integration of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems;•Appreciate the importance of the legislative and regulatory requirements for the business in structuring an integrated approach;•Prepare, implement, report an internal audit of an IMS;•Contribute to the development, improvement and integration of their organisation’s management system.Learners will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in all areas in order to complete the course successfully.

This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of environmental management systems against (EMS) ISO 14001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable.Learners who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor (EMS) Training course (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as a certified IRCA EMS auditor. For full training and requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 36 CPD credits.Recommended Prior Knowledge Management systemsThe Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvementEnvironmental management - The intended outcomes of an environmental management system:Enhancement of environmental performanceMeeting compliance obligationsAchievement of environmental objectivesISO 14001Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001 and the commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2026 Foundation (EMS) (FD135) Training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Trusted ISO 14001 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.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.

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.

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

This interactive course is designed to provide a practical approach to the use of auditing as a tool to help achieve an integrated management system. It approaches the integration of management systems from a risk-based approach, encouraging participants to take the broadest possible view of the processes in their organisation and the related risks, opportunities and occupational risks that need to be identified, controlled and managed. It also considers the implications of a multi-standard certification and develops the basis for an integrated approach to management systems auditing.Explain the purpose of an IMS (QMS, EMS, OHS &MS) and the business and societal benefits of improving performance;• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an IMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021-1 where appropriate);• Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of an OHS management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with IMS and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate).PRE-REQUISITE:• Structure, content and requirements of IMS standards requirements (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018)• Knowledge of Quality Management principles and related concepts; commonly used quality management terms and definitions; the process approach used in management; the model of a process-based management Systems.• Knowledge of the environmental management systems; purpose of initial environmental review; Activity, aspect impact analysis, and evaluation of its significance; Environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an environmental management system; operational control and priorities for improvement• Knowledge of the OHS management principles and concepts, the purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an OHS currently exists, Evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the risks and hazards associated, employees, visitors and other interested parties in areas where the organisation has control and influence over health and safety

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

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