Sustainability Strategy Training for Executives

KERAMIDA provides custom online and in-person sustainability awareness & strategy training to:

  • Investors

  • Boards

  • Executives

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Certified Sustainability Reporting Training Online

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What are the benefits of Sustainability Reporting?

  • Sustainability reporting adds value to the bottom line in many ways, such as improving brand reputation, increasing market share, and driving cost-effective sustainability investments.

  • Bloomberg terminals feature CDP data and get over 700 million hits per month.

  • GRI Standards provide a common language for the non-financial reporting for all users of GRI reports who demand quality and consistency.

  • SASB Standards provide guidance on industry-specific disclosure topics which matter most to investors.

Stakeholders of all types, including customers, employees, and investors, are increasingly demanding not only better sustainability performance, but also increased transparency on sustainability topics. KERAMIDA provides sustainability training courses in the leading disclosure frameworks to help our clients communicate their sustainability stories to their stakeholders.

KERAMIDA's Sustainability Certifications & Credentials:

GRI Certified Training Partner
KERAMIDA is one of only a select few GRI certified training companies in the U.S., providing courses on how to effectively report on sustainability using the GRI framework.

CDP Global Gold Verification Provider
CDP Silver Cities Consultancy Provider in US
As a CDP Gold and Silver Provider, KERAMIDA provides CDP training which includes CDP-provided content, and CDP disclosure advisory services.

 

IFRS Consultant Content Programme Member
KERAMIDA is a member of the IFRS Consultant Content Programme. KERAMIDA assists public companies navigate SASB's industry-specific sustainability standards to comply with Regulation S-K in their disclosure to investors. We also offer a 1-day training course in the sector-specific, investor-facing SASB Standards.

Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
KERAMIDA's professionals have worked on creating, implementing, auditing, and improving ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems for over two decades.

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Sustainability Reporting Training Testimonials:

“Encourage people to take this course as a starting point to preparing their first GRI report. It would have saved me a lot of time and confusion had I started with this course. The course was so helpful!”
— Major U.S. Food Manufacturer (GRI-Certified Standards Course)
“The training was very engaging and educational... The interaction kept everything fresh and dynamic.”
— Water Control Equipment Company (GRI-Certified Standards Course)
“The training provided information that will help me provide stronger counsel to my clients on their CSR reporting and helped clarify how each step of the process is critical for the next step.”
— Sustainability Reporting Training Participant
“I went to KERAMIDA for the CDP training and it was excellent. I received and learned more than I expected. I totally recommend them.”
— Major American Multinational Chemical Corporation (CDP Climate Disclosure Training)
“The course instructor has a strong command of the subject matter and was great at facilitating feedback from participants in a friendly and supportive manner.”
— Major Boston Law Firm (GRI-Certified Standards Course)
“Great instructor, left feeling much more prepared to develop my first GRI report.”
— GRI-Certified Standards Course Participant
“The comparative information about different reporting frameworks was very useful.”
— GRI-Certified Standards Course Participant
“The training was excellent. The trainer is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.”
— GRI-Certified Standards Course Participant
“KERAMIDA provided some of the best training that I have received in my 20 year career.”
— Sustainability Reporting Training Participant
“We earned a B! We are beyond thrilled at this result, and thank you for your coaching and reviews that helped make this possible. We’ll get back to you asap about follow ups and preparing for next year.”
— Leading Global Communications Firm (CDP Disclosure Training)
“Our class was small (# of attendees), which allowed us to ask many questions specific to our sectors and discuss topics at length. The instructor was very helpful in providing examples and case studies.”
— GRI-Certified Standards Course Participant
“Overall, really, really, really loved the course, the location and the instructor. I have already recommended it to some peers!”
— Power Industry Client (GRI-Certified Standards Course)
“Monday and Tuesday were very rewarding. You have been most helpful, going way beyond my expectations. I believe I am also able to explain the process and scoring to the others in my team to ensure performance at the plant level consistent with the vision of our company. I will also be following up with KERAMIDA regarding upcoming needs, particularly as we reach to achieve compliance to the new silica standard within the casting division.”
— Regional Sustainability Manager, Autoparts Castings Manufacturer
“The presenters were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting. I definitely would take training courses from them again in the future.”
— Sustainability Reporting Training Participant
“Course was extremely well taught. Nice overview of the GRI framework, great focus on the salient issues, and very thoughtful/interactive exercises to help apply what we learned.”
— Confidential Pharmaceutical Client (GRI-Certified Standards Course)

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