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Program - 2018 Institute for CSR Certificate

The 2018 Institute for CSR program will take place Mar. 15 – 16, May 10 – 11, July 26 – 27, Sept. 20 – 21 in Washington, DC. Over the course of four, two-day sessions, participants learn from some of the field’s most innovative thinkers, authors, and practitioners, expand their professional networks learning alongside CSR peers from across the country, all while earning a Professional Certificate in CSR from Johns Hopkins University.  Coursework will focus on a wide range of topics, including CSR strategy, trends in philanthropy, employee engagement, ethics and sustainability, measurement, and communications.

Launched in 2014, the Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility was designed by—and for—those in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) field as a practical, interactive, and affordable professional development opportunity for CSR practitioners. This program is designed for CSR practitioners searching for the skills, inspiration, and expanded professional network needed to deliver increased value back to their company and the communities they serve.

The Institute currently accepts up to 25 applicants per year. This small class size ensures maximum faculty and participant interaction, allows for deep and meaningful group discussions and debates, and affords the opportunity to take classroom learnings offsite with “field trips” and networking events. This non-credit, professional certificate program is an initiative of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, offered in partnership with Advanced Academic Programs at Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center.

“The Institute for CSR provides business professionals with the opportunity to connect with their peers in the field, learn from the most innovative thinkers in CSR, and grow their skills to make a greater impact,” said Marc DeCourcey, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “By focusing on practical, real-world skills and best practices, the Institute is a valuable experience for all and I encourage those looking to enhance their work to apply to join the 2018 class.”

Now entering its fifth year, the Institute for CSR is a professional development program designed for business professionals currently working in a CSR role. Since its launch, the Institute has featured the expertise of CSR leaders from American Express, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, and other major corporations.

“When we originally designed the Institute for CSR five years ago, it was as a practical, interactive, and affordable professional development opportunity for the CSR field,” said Katy Moore, managing director of Corporate Strategy for the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers. “What we didn’t anticipate was the invaluable personal and professional connections that participants would build with the faculty, guest speakers, and their fellow classmates. Many of these relationships have strengthened over time and our alumni networks have become trusted sources of advice and feedback for current and past participants.”

"Over the past decade, we've seen an incredible upswing in "corporate citizenship" among companies worldwide, increasing the demand for skilled experts in this burgeoning field,” said Karin Orr, program coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management at Johns Hopkins University. “The Institute for CSR capitalizes on this demand by providing a dynamic and innovative space for cross-sectoral exchange and ongoing dialogue among some of the most incredible leading professionals in the CSR field."

Click here to download the brochure
Click here to register.

Event - Green Sports Alliance Summit: College Sports Sustainability Summit

PAC-12 will host the first conference wide College Sports Sustainability Summit. It will take place on June 27th 2017 in Sacramento, California. This event is part of the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit.

The College Sports Sustainability Summit is part of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's (OSTP) call to action to tackle climate through sports. This event is supported by member universities that have pledged to take a leadership position in promoting sustainability through sports.

The mission of this event is to influence conferences and universities around the country. This summit will convene sustainability officers from across the conference to design new collective initiatives and share best practices to transform college sports into a platform for environmental progress.

“Our member universities and athletics departments are national leaders in minimizing their impact on the environment,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “In hosting this summit, we look forward to convening an esteemed group of experts to design new initiatives and share best practices to enhance our collective efforts.”

The pledge was part of a larger push to use sports to address climate change. Earlier this year, the OSTP put out a call to action to capture new commitments and actions that leagues, teams, and organizations were taking in the climate space. Today’s announcement by the OSTP featured the Pac-12’s commitment along with other organizations’ pledges to minimize the environmental impact of their footprint and increase their response to counter the impact of climate change.

As part of the Pac-12’s pledge, Pac-12 Networks will also continue to shine a light on meaningful sustainability initiatives across the Conference.

Previous programming on Pac-12 Networks highlighted the Green Sports Alliance’s Zero Waste Challenge on Pac-12 campuses. In 2015, the Pac-12 joined the Green Sports Alliance, following the lead of the conference’s 12 institutions, which were already members of the Alliance.

The Pac-12 was the first collegiate sports conference to count all its members as Alliance participants.

About the Pac-12 Conference: Recognized as the 'Conference of Champions' for its unequaled NCAA Cohampionships, the Pac-12 Conference comprises the 12 leading universities located in the Western United States: The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, the University of California-Berkeley, the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Colorado, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California, the University of Utah, the University of Washington and Washington State University. For more information on the Conference’s programs, member institutions, and Commissioner Larry Scott.

About the Green Sports Alliance: The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play. The nonprofit does so by inspiring sports leagues, teams, venues, their partners, and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food, recycling, water efficiency, species preservation, safer chemicals, and other environmentally preferable practices. Alliance members represent over 370 teams, venues and universities from 20 leagues in 14 countries.

For more information or to register click here.

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Green Sports Alliance: Making Athletics more Sustainable

With 344 members, 300 teams, 172 venues and 20 leagues, in 14 different countries the Green Sports Alliance is a major force in sustainable athletics.  The Green Sports Alliance helps sports leagues to be more sustainable.

Sports are an incredibly powerful activity that garner the attention and interest of billions of people around the world. With this is mind the Green Sports Alliance strives to leverage the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities.

They inspire sports leagues, teams, venues, their partners and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food, recycling, water efficiency, species preservation, safer chemicals and other environmentally preferable practices.

The Green Sport Alliance brings together venue operators, sports team executives and environmental scientists to develop more sustainable practices in sport. Their collaborative approach has generated innovative and cost competitive solutions.

The Green Sports Alliance was conceived and founded by the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Storm, Vancouver Canucks and the Natural Resources Defense Council with support from Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Green Building Services and Milepost Consulting.

Click here to download the Green Sports Alliance Summit highlights (pdf) or here for more information.

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Green Training Modules From Green Education Online

Green Education Online provides green educational modules for the adult learner. Here are 21 green training modules:

Green Cleaning Specialist: This module is for the student who wants to focus on a career in the green cleaning industry. A review of green cleaning techniques and practices for business and residential applications or for the homeowner as well. Upon passing the final exam, a certificate of completion will be issued.
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: $299.00


Green Germ Control Specialist: This module provides a Green approach to sanitization methods. The continued impact of MRSA, H1N1, and more that 30 contagious diseases requires a knowledge of how to address this concerns from a cleaning point of view as the first line of defense. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
Duration: 4 Hours
Cost: $149.00


Green Building for Health Care Professionals: Cost: This module delivers information on the impact of green building cleaning practices and the benefits of recycling, renewable energy and waste management. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospitals and nursing facilities are among the most hazardous work environments. Upon passing the final exam students will receive the GCHCP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Health Care Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $399.00


Green Building for Insurance Professionals: This module yet easily is packed with information and links. This course offers an in depth view of green building and what the future will hold for insuring these new types of building systems. We review the importance of renewable energy, commissioning and accountability and how green building materials impact the insurance industry. Upon passing the final exam, insurance industry professionals will receive the GCIP-GL, a Level One, Green Certified Insurance Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Green Handyman and Weatherization Specialist: This course is for those in construction trades. It provides a basic introduction to making a home Greener, more efficient or sustainable, and reducing the cost of home operation. Some experience with basic construction, simple carpentry skills, and some hands‐on practice in a variety of home improvement items will be an advantage. Knowing how to use a caulking gun, install insulation, and refit a thermostat are simple skills that we anticipate are not new to the student. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
Cost: Cost: $299.00
Duration: 6 hours


Green Landscaping: This course module is designed for the professional landscaper or caring homeowner to teach how to reinvent the way traditional landscaping has been done. Most landscaping processes are anti-green, but this course provides tremendous insight into lawn care, weed control, fertilizer, and irrigation. Special topics covered in this course include prairie reversion, Green roofs, and phyto-remediation offering tremendous insight into the future of landscaping. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility/Green Business Practices: This module discusses corporate social responsibility. We review green business concepts such as recycling, sustainability and we offer information on renewable energy and a guide for developing a business energy plan. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCBL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Business Leader®, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Green Government Leader: This module includes a step-by-step guide for developing an energy plan and define a government’s commitment to become more socially responsible. An overview of green fleet management, renewable energy and resources will be defined. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCGL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Government Leader, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Green Certified Home Inspector: This module introduces the home inspector to green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Suggestions are offered on what the home inspector can do to assist homeowners and homebuyers in making informed decisions on future green renovations. Upon passing the final exam, licensed home inspectors will receive the GCHI-GL, a Level One Green Certified Home Inspector, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Green Building for Mortgage Professionals- Level One Certification: This module offers an overview of green building systems and energy financing products that lenders, loan officers, and underwriters need to understand to assist a homeowner to become more energy efficient. A review of FHA, VA, FANNIE AND FREDDIE guidelines, limitations and ratios are offered. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCMP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Mortgage Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Green Building for Real Estate Professionals- Level One Certification: ARELLO approved content, this module offers real estate professionals who want to gain insight on the proper way to guide clients as they begin to show interest in these new types of renovations. Energy ratings, renewable energy, energy mortgage concepts and green certification process are discussed. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive a logo for marketing and the GCREP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Real Estate Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 4 hours


Waste Management Coordinator: This module offers information on how to develop recycling programs within a company or government entity to initiate and monitor performance. They will be able to supervise waste management efforts,learn about sustainability and the basics of renewable energy. Upon passing the final exam, the student will receive a Waste Management Coordinator certificate of completion at the end of the class.
Cost: $299.00
Duration: 6 hours


Sustainability Planning Specialist: This course for professional development addresses the importance of social responsibility and developing an internal process to monitor organizational sustainability issues. The course guides the student in how to assist a company in developing a plan to have a more sustainable approach in areas such as renewable energy, waste stream management and green building practices, Upon passing the final exam, the student will receive a Sustainability Planning Specialist certificate of completion.
Cost: $299.00
Duration: 6 hours


Certified Sustainability Officer: This course prepares the student for a career within a company or government entity. The course will teach techniques to develop and monitor energy programs and energy consumption. They will be able to supervise waste management efforts. Upon completing a case study/lab project and then passing the final exam, the student will receive an actual national certification from the Green Business League.
Cost: $1595.00
Duration: 35 hours


Introduction to Waste Management Concepts:Businesses in all industries will benefit from the guidance in this course. The student will be introduced to the concepts in waste management and the possibility of the production of revenue streams.
Cost: $69.95

Green Government Leadership and Sustainability: A course for all in the government arena to understand how to organize for a leadership role in their community, Designed for all levels to understand the need for an energy plan, green fleet management and government’s role in the green arena.
Cost: $69.95

Introduction to Energy Efficient Mortgages: This module is a review of green building basics and a look into the energy financing products available for lenders. We define a lenders role and guidelines for loan processing to develop the creation of a new revenue stream.
Cost: $69.95

Understanding Social Responsibility and Green Building for Lenders: This course offers insight into the world of green building and the responsibility the lending profession has in this day and age. We define what green building is and the green rating certification process. Information is offered on the importance of corporate social responsibility, its definition and lender positioning in this arena.
Cost: $69.95

Introduction to Sustainability Planning: A course for any student who wishes to introduce concepts to begin to implement sustainability into a company's business model. We define sustainability principles and offer an actual plan to begin the process of implementation. Upon passing a final exam, a certificate of completion is offered.
Cost: $69.95

Company Branding and Positioning in the Green Economy: This module reviews corporate social responsibility concepts and discusses how to conduct outreach, the power of green purchasing, energy plan design and the importance of green cleaning policies. Understanding these principles will help develop your company’s direction for branding that will have a positive effect on your stakeholders.
Cost: $69.95

Waste Management for the Health Care Industry: This module is for all levels of management and for employees who work in a health care facility. Health care facilities are among the most hazardous work environments and they produce tons of waste per year. Through a review of case studies, the student will understand the possibility of additional revenue streams while producing a healthier indoor environment.
Cost: $69.95

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