2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Workshop

The workshop is running under the theme “Corporate Social Responsibility as a strategic tool for business growth”.  

The workshop will be graced by a keynote speaker Blerim Zenuni Senior Business development manager for Central East Africa from PECB. Our trainer is Wasim Marlik See profile below.

As any C-suit or head of corporate affairs and marketing, starting your journey in sustainability by securing a certification in ISO 26000 for yourself is key. This certification is for individuals who head CSR initiatives and are in charge of sustainability in your organization.

It was a pleasure sharing with you details our exciting CSR workshop that is running on the 8^TH of November 2023 under the banner “CSR as a strategic tool or investment”.

Note, the workshop will be training into ISO 26000 introduction, delegates will be registered with PECB, enabling you to secure the training and confirmation of completing the first stage of ISO 26000. Sustainability requires that we have qualified practitioners, by securing the ISO 26000 certificate you will be confirming your skills in sustainability.

Check out “ISO and the Sustainable Development Goals”. The video is available for your viewing pleasure on the link below

https://vimeo.com/847994305

Here are some of the reasons you should attend!

• You will be fully empowered to develop a meaningful CSR initiative ahead of 2024.
• The workshop is training for your ISO 26000 Introduction, Certification with PECB
• You will develop a CSR initiative that will increase market share, open new markets and mitigate key business risks.
• Understand that you can develop an internationally recognized skilled, by securing ISO certification that will make you into a globally recognized sustainability practitioner through ISO 26000 certification and all ISO 14000 standards on sustainability.
• Understand the tax benefits for the organization and how to apply for them.
• Understand how to implement CSR that feed into sustainability and environment issues.
• Understand the frameworks that are available for you to develop CSR initiatives that feed into the ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

About the CSR Workshop

TAVE Tose Management Consulting in conjunction with the international PECB organisation body is conducting a Corporate Social Responsibility Workshop. Our keynote speaker is Blerim Zenuni Senior Business development manager for Central East Africa from PECB. The keynote speaker will be talking about certification and accreditation of ISO standards. 

TAVE Tose Management through the PECB is now the distribution partner of the all ISO standards including the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management.

The workshop is meant to discuss corporate social responsibility as an investment tool and not a liability. The workshop will also be looking at ISO 14001 Environmental Management and Climate action. Social responsibility has become a major concern for companies due to that fact that it has become law within the government of Zimbabwe.

Companies have seen an increase in investors, mainly international investors, buyers and contractors making it a key requirement for engagement. CSR is no longer an issue that companies should deal with lightly, it should be in the fore front of how organisations are planned, organised and conduct themselves.

By improving your performance through the adoption of ISO 26000, ISO 14001 and Climate Change initiatives, you will demonstrate to the audience that you are working to become a sustainable organisation.

In this workshop

We will be equipping executives with the tools, ideas and steps on how to move CSR-ESG from being an organizational cost to becoming an organizational investment. The workshop will offer high-level solutions that will equip executives with business models that reduce CSR liability, increase brand visibility gain market share and open doors for a completely new market. These solutions will translate to business growth and sustainability.

In this workshop Executives will:

• Discover the key principles and best practices of CSR-ESG implementation.
• Secure an understanding on ISO 260000 social responsibility management system, certification from PECB.
• Secure an understanding on ISO 14001 and Climate Action.
• Gain insights on how CSR-ESG initiatives can be successfully used to enhance a company’s reputation and brand image.
• Explore the potential long-term benefits of CSR-ESG, such as increased employee engagement and customer loyalty.
• Case studies on Zimbabwean and Regional companies that have successfully adopted CSR-ESG programmes, that have translated into business growth investments.

Speakers 

1. TAVE Tose management consultancy will cover the fundamentals of CSR-ESG, its incorporation into the strategic planning process, implementation, monitoring & evaluation.
2. Regulators on tax (ZIMRA) will cover tax implication, accounting and benefits of CSR-ESG implementation.
3. Legal Practitioner will cover the legal framework and the law surrounding CSR-ESG.
4. ISO accrediting partner, on accreditation and training.
5. CSR expert on development and implementation of a successful CSR –ESG model
6. Pension Fund to discuss the implications of CSR-ESG in determining investment opportunities. A discussion will be held on how institutions increase their CSR-ESG score in order to increase secure funding.

The workshop provides practical tools and strategies for implementing effective CSR-ESG initiatives within a company, including stakeholder engagement, measuring impact, and communicating results. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of how social responsibility can benefit their business and how to integrate it into their overall strategy for growth.

Trainer Profile – Wasim Malik

Executive with over 22 years of experience in in Risk Management, Business Resilience and Continuity Management (BCM), IT, Cyber Resilience, Data Protection, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) & ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). Leader and player who can work with and lead highly organized and motivated teams for designing and implementing technical projects, demonstrates creative problem solving and analytical skills. Possesses a positive driven work ethic, strong leadership and communication skills, as well a strategic mindset that has delivered consistent results.

• FBCI (Fellow of Business Continuity Institute)
• MBCP (Masters Business Continuity Professional)
• Lead Auditor – ISO26000, ISO27001, ISO27701, ISO 14001, ISO45001, ISO14001 & ISO9001
• Certified Sustainable (ESG) Practitioner
• GRI Professional Certification Program 2021
• GRCP & GRCA (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance) Professional & Auditor
• ITIL Expert
• Cyber Resilience Foundation and practitioner
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training

Achievements/Activities

• Inducted in BCI Hall of Fame in 2018. Winner of BCI Global 2018 and Australasian Awards 2016 & 2018
• Successful implementation of a BCM Program (PAS56, BS25999, ISO22301) in 3 Major Banks in Middle East
• Established the BCM program in BBK following BS25999 and then successfully implemented and achieved ISO22301. BBK is the first bank in Bahrain to get this certification.
• Implemented BCMS in Bravura Solutions globally and successfully achieved ISO22301 certification globally.
• Member of the team published CITC (Saudi Telecommunication Regulatory Authority) BCM regulations
• Successful development of a custom Business Continuity Centre for three banks
• Member of the panel of judges for the BCI Middle East awards (2012 & 2013) & Australasian Awards 2015
• BCI assessor for all membership applications
• Member of global team (2016) to revise Good Practices Guide (GPG) 2013.
• Member of the team to Develop BCI Resilience tool in 2016 and 2017
• Member of the BCI World Hybrid 2023 Programme Advisory Group
• Registered and conducted audits for ISO27001 & ISO22301.
• Registered trainer for ISO22301 Lead Auditor
• Speaker in the seminar arranged by Batelco (major telecom provide in Bahrain) on BCM: Topic-BCM Trends
• Speaker in the seminar arranged by Keypoint, sponsored by BCI, on BCM: Topic-Practical implementation of ISO22301
• Provided training on Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO22301
• Written an article in the Q2 – 2016 edition of “Continuity” magazine under the title “When the alarm sounds”

Pricing

Please note the table below for our pricing structure.

Please note the cut-off for payments is the 7th of November 2023.

Note Attendance to the workshop will contribute 10 points to CPD. A certificate of attendance will be issued. Your presence will be invaluable in enriching the discussions and enhancing the overall experience of the workshop.