Last week, EMG Advisory Board Member Gerrit Heyns spoke on Climate Change and other issues at a global CEO conference held in Dubai. Heyns: “Perhaps the biggest impact of the Paris COP on business is the juxtaposition of risk and opportunity. Climate change is no longer measured in terms of cost alone, but also in…
Which CSR skills will your team need? To foster inclusivity and enhance a culture of community and shared values, it is central that a CSR team be comprised of a diverse group of individuals. The team could consist of employees with comprehensive and relevant sets of skills, experience, and knowledge as follows: (a) Employment relations:…
Education and soft skills initative by Abdul Latif Jameel Company. This is an initiative which incorporates a number of strategies to inspire young people and develop their career prospects. It is a non-profit organization which is turning towards economic sustainability. It has 27 branches in the KSA and five others internationally. Its financing of entrepreneurial…
Excerpt from an interview with Alisa Anantvoranich. Alisa: What does leadership mean to you? Drs Davis: Leadership to me is about one’s ability to manage and bring about change. A successful leader not only has the required technical skills of managing people, budgets and operations, but, importantly, is able to manage change. Taking this one…
The CSR certified training event is organised by EMG-CSR and hosted in Trinity Hall, one of the most beautiful and oldest colleges of the renown Cambridge University, UK. The certified training events are held 4 times per year, every 3 motnhs. The CSR certified training includes hands-on, innovative and thought-provoking training courses on corporate social responsibility…
Centre for Cultural Understanding was founded in 1998 in Dubai. The centre is a non-profit organisation, and focuses on assisting mostly international workers and expats living and working in Dubai and other areas of the UAE. The SMCCU’s mission is to remove barriers between different nationalities living in the UAE and, in this way, to…
CSR training Middle East: One on One Individual & Group Sustainability CSR training enabling you to learn how to make business sense out of sustainability – from foundations to real impact and application. Develop your CSR strategy with help of our expert professionals in CSR & sustainability! Create a CSR Road map for your organization…
CSR Training Courses Dubai will enable you to UNDERSTAND the principles of Global Compact and unique business potential of Corporate Sustainability and CSR LEARN about international best practices, the latest sustainability standards and ISO 26000 APPLY this knowledge to your own organization, identifying new opportunities and integrating CSR as a powerful competitive advantage with ROI…
Current developments in our climate, such as the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, reveal the fragility of our relationship with the environment, and interestingly, we can look to the finance sector as an important player in redefining this. The finance sector can shape the future direction of our economy, and as such, may serve as a catalyst towards…
EMG CSR strategy consulting: Recognized as an international authority in the fields of CSR and Sustainability with proven track record of achievement. Founded in 2004, EMG is a consultancy that is on the cutting edge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) thinking, strategizing, and implementation. A veritable pioneer in what it does, EMG was the world’s…
Ambition of the company’s leadership will determine how fast this action will be realised Drs Daan Elffers, EMG Group CEO General perceived risks of moving towards a circular economy As we continue to apply a linear industrial model across the planet, materials can only become more scarce, and therefore more expensive. By transitioning their enterprise…
Summary of climate change and health impacts: Presenting the outcome of the Lancet Commission’s Health and climate change: policy responses to protect public health, 22 June 2015 “Tackling climate change could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century.” The 2015 Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change is mapping out the impacts…
