{"id":2896,"date":"2024-05-27T16:06:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T09:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=2896"},"modified":"2024-05-27T16:06:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T09:06:42","slug":"international-chamber-of-sustainable-development-icsd-launches-cepar-5-step-methodology-to-assist-enterprises-in-addressing-the-esg-challenges-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=2896","title":{"rendered":"International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) Launches CEPAR\u00ae 5-step Methodology to assist Enterprises in Addressing the ESG Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\"><span>ICSD establishes\u00a0Chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Switzerland<\/span>\u00a0Certified ESG Planner Course First-ever Expands to the Greater Bay Area<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 27, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a global hot topic in recent years. Integrating ESG into business strategies and operational policies has become crucial\u00a0for corporate success. To promote and professionalise ESG education and\u00a0enhance individuals&#8217; and enterprises&#8217; recognition and awareness of sustainable development ideology,\u00a0the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD)\u00a0launched the first certified ESG Planner CEP\u00ae course in Hong Kong.\u00a0The CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology featured in the course\u00a0was published\u00a0in the international academic journal\u00a0Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal (PAP) in the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> in May, marking its official global reach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2412421\/1_ICSD_____CSEND.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, ICSD persistently strives for innovation, advancing toward the international stage by establishing a chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>, in May.\u00a0Furthermore, the CEP\u00ae course will expand to mainland <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> for the first time in September, making the course available for individuals in the Greater Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p>CEPAR\u00ae Five-Step Methodology\u00a0Practical solutions for addressing ESG issues within enterprises<br \/>The CEP\u00ae course adopts\u00a0ICSD&#8217;s pioneering CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology, which consists Challenge, Evaluation, Planning, Action and Review, as it framework. It integrates ESG knowledge and market tools in training\u00a0students to become certified ESG planners. By applying CEPAR\u00ae, these professionals are equipped to assist enterprises in addressing pressing environmental, social, and governance issues and promote sustainable development. CEPAR\u00ae has also been published in the international journal\u00a0Public Administration and Policy (PAP), which further solidified its global recognition. This publication serves as strong evidence of CEPAR\u00ae&#8217;s academic value and practical applicability, firmly establishing it as a crucial guiding principle for ESG planning and action.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Angus YIP, the Founding Chairman of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD),\u00a0said the importance of cultivating certified ESG planners with professional knowledge and skills in the process of promoting sustainable development. Various ESG courses in the current market lack practical and concise methods for addressing practical ESG issues, and CEPAR\u00ae can fill this gap. With its wide recognition within the academic community, CEPAR\u00ae further validates its value and global influence. He believes that students will be able to apply CEPAR\u00ae within enterprises, integrating sustainable development concepts into business strategies and operational policies, and driving positive societal and environmental transformations. More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/PAP-03-2024-0037\/full\/html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/PAP-03-2024-0037\/full\/html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ICSD establishes Chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>\u00a0Facilitating international ESG knowledge exchange<br \/>To facilitate international ESG knowledge sharing and collaboration among ICSD members, ICSD has established a chapter at the Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development (CSEND) in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>. CSEND holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Annually, the ICSD Geneva Chapter will exclusively organise two Free CPD webinars (ESG and sustainability-related) for its members, aiming to leverage the advanced practices of ESG and sustainability in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to benefit our members.<\/p>\n<p>CSEND&#8217;s co-founders, Prof. <span class=\"xn-person\">Raymond Saner<\/span> and Prof. <span class=\"xn-person\">Lichia Yiu<\/span>, stated that CSEND is committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable socio-economic growth. CSEND firmly believes that international cooperation and knowledge sharing are key to effectively addressing the global challenges. The establishment of an ICSD chapter at CSEND showcases the strength of cross-border collaboration and the shared mission of pursuing sustainable development. They hope the collaboration can nurture more ESG talents and collectively achieve sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n<p>CUSCS\u00a0expands\u00a0Certified ESG Planner course to the Greater Bay Area in September\u00a0<br \/>CUSCS will launch a new online ESG course in September this year, targeting individuals in the Greater Bay Area. The &#8216;ESG Management&#8217; course covers content related to the Certified ESG Planner (CEP\u00ae).\u00a0This aims to train more talents in the Greater Bay Area with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of ESG, enabling them to cope with the challenges faced by enterprises and governments in sustainable development areas and align them with national policies and carbon neutrality goals. This course is equipped with Chinese teaching materials and\u00a0is conducted\u00a0in Mandarin. Registration is now open on the CUSCS website: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/CUSCS_ESG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/CUSCS_ESG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mike HUI, the Founding Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD), emphasized ICSD&#8217;s commitment to popularise ESG through education and drive international cooperation. In addition to the chapter established in the UK last year and the newly established chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>, ICSD will also establish a chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> in the second half of this year, focusing on promoting the CEP\u00ae course in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>. Furthermore, ICSD is actively facilitating the launch of related educational courses in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Certified ESG Planner (CEP\u00ae) course is now available in three major institutions, including the &#8216;Sustainable Banking and Finance&#8217; by School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The <span class=\"xn-org\">Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/span>, the &#8216;Executive Certificate in ESG Planning&#8217; by Hong Kong Management Association, and &#8216;Executive Certificate in ESG Investment&#8217; by <span class=\"xn-org\">Lingnan University<\/span> LIFE. Over the past two years,\u00a0more than\u00a03,000 individuals have completed the CEP\u00ae course, with the CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology being a core component of the programs, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icsd-global.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.icsd-global.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2412422\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><span>ICSD establishes\u00a0Chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Switzerland<\/span>\u00a0Certified ESG Planner Course First-ever Expands to the Greater Bay Area<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 27, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a global hot topic in recent years. Integrating ESG into business strategies and operational policies has become crucial\u00a0for corporate success. To promote and professionalise ESG education and\u00a0enhance individuals&#8217; and enterprises&#8217; recognition and awareness of sustainable development ideology,\u00a0the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD)\u00a0launched the first certified ESG Planner CEP\u00ae course in Hong Kong.\u00a0The CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology featured in the course\u00a0was published\u00a0in the international academic journal\u00a0Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal (PAP) in the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span> in May, marking its official global reach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2412421\/1_ICSD_____CSEND.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, ICSD persistently strives for innovation, advancing toward the international stage by establishing a chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>, in May.\u00a0Furthermore, the CEP\u00ae course will expand to mainland <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> for the first time in September, making the course available for individuals in the Greater Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p>CEPAR\u00ae Five-Step Methodology\u00a0Practical solutions for addressing ESG issues within enterprises<br \/>The CEP\u00ae course adopts\u00a0ICSD&#8217;s pioneering CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology, which consists Challenge, Evaluation, Planning, Action and Review, as it framework. It integrates ESG knowledge and market tools in training\u00a0students to become certified ESG planners. By applying CEPAR\u00ae, these professionals are equipped to assist enterprises in addressing pressing environmental, social, and governance issues and promote sustainable development. CEPAR\u00ae has also been published in the international journal\u00a0Public Administration and Policy (PAP), which further solidified its global recognition. This publication serves as strong evidence of CEPAR\u00ae&#8217;s academic value and practical applicability, firmly establishing it as a crucial guiding principle for ESG planning and action.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Angus YIP, the Founding Chairman of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD),\u00a0said the importance of cultivating certified ESG planners with professional knowledge and skills in the process of promoting sustainable development. Various ESG courses in the current market lack practical and concise methods for addressing practical ESG issues, and CEPAR\u00ae can fill this gap. With its wide recognition within the academic community, CEPAR\u00ae further validates its value and global influence. He believes that students will be able to apply CEPAR\u00ae within enterprises, integrating sustainable development concepts into business strategies and operational policies, and driving positive societal and environmental transformations. More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/PAP-03-2024-0037\/full\/html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/PAP-03-2024-0037\/full\/html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ICSD establishes Chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>\u00a0Facilitating international ESG knowledge exchange<br \/>To facilitate international ESG knowledge sharing and collaboration among ICSD members, ICSD has established a chapter at the Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development (CSEND) in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>. CSEND holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Annually, the ICSD Geneva Chapter will exclusively organise two Free CPD webinars (ESG and sustainability-related) for its members, aiming to leverage the advanced practices of ESG and sustainability in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> to benefit our members.<\/p>\n<p>CSEND&#8217;s co-founders, Prof. <span class=\"xn-person\">Raymond Saner<\/span> and Prof. <span class=\"xn-person\">Lichia Yiu<\/span>, stated that CSEND is committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable socio-economic growth. CSEND firmly believes that international cooperation and knowledge sharing are key to effectively addressing the global challenges. The establishment of an ICSD chapter at CSEND showcases the strength of cross-border collaboration and the shared mission of pursuing sustainable development. They hope the collaboration can nurture more ESG talents and collectively achieve sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n<p>CUSCS\u00a0expands\u00a0Certified ESG Planner course to the Greater Bay Area in September\u00a0<br \/>CUSCS will launch a new online ESG course in September this year, targeting individuals in the Greater Bay Area. The &#8216;ESG Management&#8217; course covers content related to the Certified ESG Planner (CEP\u00ae).\u00a0This aims to train more talents in the Greater Bay Area with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of ESG, enabling them to cope with the challenges faced by enterprises and governments in sustainable development areas and align them with national policies and carbon neutrality goals. This course is equipped with Chinese teaching materials and\u00a0is conducted\u00a0in Mandarin. Registration is now open on the CUSCS website: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/CUSCS_ESG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/CUSCS_ESG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mike HUI, the Founding Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD), emphasized ICSD&#8217;s commitment to popularise ESG through education and drive international cooperation. In addition to the chapter established in the UK last year and the newly established chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Geneva, Switzerland<\/span>, ICSD will also establish a chapter in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> in the second half of this year, focusing on promoting the CEP\u00ae course in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>. Furthermore, ICSD is actively facilitating the launch of related educational courses in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Certified ESG Planner (CEP\u00ae) course is now available in three major institutions, including the &#8216;Sustainable Banking and Finance&#8217; by School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The <span class=\"xn-org\">Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/span>, the &#8216;Executive Certificate in ESG Planning&#8217; by Hong Kong Management Association, and &#8216;Executive Certificate in ESG Investment&#8217; by <span class=\"xn-org\">Lingnan University<\/span> LIFE. Over the past two years,\u00a0more than\u00a03,000 individuals have completed the CEP\u00ae course, with the CEPAR\u00ae five-step methodology being a core component of the programs, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icsd-global.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.icsd-global.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2412422\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2896\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}