Certificate Course on
A p p l i e d
Sustainability
Management
in Asia Pacific
Sustainability within Reach
Attaining corporate sustainability
through the use of responsible
scientific inquiry
An intensive 5-day program
July 28 - August 1, 2014
About
the Proponent
The Center for Social Responsibility at the University of Asia
and the Pacific (CSR-UA&P) is an academic and business unit
which provides independent sustainability advisory services
to partner organizations operating within the Asia and the
Pacific region. It prides itself as being one of the country’s
premier academic institutions to blaze a trail in the field of
sustainability in the Philippines. Since occupying an elected
position in the Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) in 2007, CSR-UA&P has been the institution of
choice of leading companies when it comes to providing
independent sustainability related services.
Course
Description
ASMAP
Modern businesses are aware and knowledgeable of
sustainability management. The challenge however is how
best to translate this knowledge into practical and tools-based
skills to make sustainability more meaningful and work to the
competitive advantage of business.
Bridging this gap, the certificate course on Applied Sustainability
Management in Asia Pacific (ASMAP) is a pioneering
multi-disciplinary program that will blend sustainability concepts with
live, visceral and tools-based business management practices.
In this manner, the course participants are expected to bring
home concrete business solutions to everyday sustainability
challenges.
Module
Description
Sustainability 101
Managers need to have a foundational understanding of sustainability, both from theoretical and practical standpoints, to exploit the opportunities inherent in this business concept. So while a lot of meaningful information already exists, it is quite fragmented. This module is designed to examine the landscape of major sustainability principles, frameworks, and schools of thought that have been developed over the past decades. In this way, managers will have a common understanding of the interdependence of the various streams of sustainability.
Integrating Sustainability in Business Processes and Culture
Companies that have adopted a culture of sustainability are learning that it is rapidly becoming a competitive advantage. Despite this, sustainability is not yet fully integrated into the decision-making processes at many companies. This module aims to help managers incorporate sustainability into their company’s core business strategy to attain the same level of relevance and influence as other business functions. Through actual cases, the module will identify how managers can help drive profitability and innovation, mitigate risks, and increase employee and community stakeholder engagement through sustainability activities.
Project Management for Sustainability Initiatives
Project management provides a framework to help accomplish goals identified in the sustainability strategy of the company. Unfortunately, it is often the case that poor project management can result in serious problems in sustainability interventions due to lack of support, poor budgeting, poor scoping and control. To avoid this mistake, the module will impart to sustainability managers how to spearhead every stage of a sustainability project, from developing goals and objectives to managing project teams. Managers will learn the essential steps in defining goals, setting up project plans, assigning and scheduling work, monitoring progress and exercising control to achieve the desire project results.
Effective Strategies for Sustainability Communication
A vital component of any sustainability strategy is communication. This can help put into context and optimize the value of change necessary to implement the sustainability strategy. The module aims to assist managers devise a sustainability communications plan and ensure that it is aligned and integrated with the broader corporate communications activity.
Sustainability Disclosure and Reporting using International Reporting
Standards
Sustainability reporting is the process of measuring and disclosing the company’s non-financial performance -- economic, environmental and social. In many parts of the world, sustainability reporting is becoming a norm with stakeholders demanding more accurate disclosures. But companies would also want to capitalize on disclosures to enhance brand, reputation and operational efficiencies. Managing these varying interests require planning and governance in sustainability reporting. This module is intended to appraise company managers with the trends in globally accepted reporting standards such as the use of the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) principles in order to formulate credible and high-quality sustainability disclosures and reports.
Sustainability Program Impact and Evaluation
Evaluation is key to assessing the merits of sustainability initiatives. High quality and tailor fit evaluation can provide guidance and access to company decision makers in terms of providing solid content and learning from past experiences. In turn, this knowledge could strengthen service delivery, planning and allocation of resources and accountability for future sustainability programs. This module will impart techniques and instruments on how to continually manage, track and measure progress, performance and impact of sustainability interventions.
Special and Emerging Sustainability Topics
The field of sustainability management is constantly evolving, This module is designed for the managers to learn about the emerging issues and strategies leading companies are employing in tackling them. Through get-together sessions with UA&P experts and eminent industry experts, several topics will be explored in depth, such as (but not necessarily limited to):
• How an ASEAN-wide code of conduct in business and development practice can contribute to inclusive business
• Communicating sustainability: how sustainability reporting can be a platform for compliance and competitive advantage
• The latest in company-based natural resources management systems
• Global development trends and its implications to doing business in the ASEAN region • How to build green and sustainable jobs and human resource development in ASEAN • Industrial relations best practices in ASEAN
• Operationalizing the voluntary principles on security and human rights
• Public Expenditures Tracking System (PETS) and its relevance to tracking corporate sustainability initiatives
• Best practices in public-private partnerships to improve corporate social services delivery at the local level
Faculty
Members
Prof. Daniele Coronacion is a faculty member at the Center for Social
Responsibility of the University of Asia and the Pacific and a certified GRI G4 Guidelines trainer.
Dr. Nanette Dungo, PhD was formerly the chairperson of the Department
of Sociology of the University of the Philippines in Diliman.
Prof. Colin Legarde Hubo was elected twice (2007-09/2010-12) to the
Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting Initiative in Amsterdam, the body that formulated the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting guidelines.
Prof. Rene Ledesma has engaged in program evaluation and instrument
development since 2006 and currently the Executive Director of the Center for Student Affairs, the office that coordinates UA&P’s community extension projects.
Dr. Winston Padjinog, DBA is currently the Dean of the School of
Management of the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Prof. Dionisio C. Papelleras, Jr. is currently the Executive Director of the
Center for Social Responsibility of the University of Asia and the Pacific.
UA&P-CSR has brought together a team of faculty
members supported by industry-based resource persons
that are highly qualified to deliver the course and bring a
practical focus and clarity to sustainability management.
The team has a combination of practical experience,
significant expertise in sustainable development and how
they intersect with business operations, and extensive
expertise in developing practical methodologies and
processes.
* Compr
ehensive pr
ofessional pr
Industry-Based
Resource Persons
Dr. Edna Estifania A. Co, DPA is full Professor of public administration and former Dean
of the National College of Public Administration and Governance of the University of the Philippines in Diliman.
Dr. Mario R. Delos Reyes, PhD is currently the Dean and Associate Professor of the
University of the Philippines- School of Urban and Regional Planning in Diliman.
Dr. Manuel R. Morga, PhD is a senior professional international development consultant
and Professor in Development Studies at the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School.
Dr. Rene E. Ofreneo, PhD is Professor XII and former Dean of the School of Labor and
Industrial Relations (SOLAIR) of the University of the Philippines in Diliman.
---Mr. Graeme Campbell and ---Mr. Matt Williams are the Chief Operating Officer and
Country Director of the Pacific Strategies and Assessments (PSA) respectively. PSA is an international organization helping multinational companies reduce business risks across Asia.
Ms. Mabi David and Mr. Harris Guevarra are the founding partners of Drink
Communications, an editorial and design agency that focuses on corporate communications and sustainability reporting and road-mapping.
Mr. Ricky De Castro is the Executive Director of the TEaM Energy Foundation, Inc. and
sits on the Board of Advisers of the Asian Institute of Management - TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership.
Ms. Marilou Erni was formerly the General Manager of Petron Foundation and was
an elected member of the Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting Initiative in Amsterdam.
* Comprehensive professional profile of the experts to follow
Prof. Jay Pronstroller is the Operations Committee Secretary of the Center for Social
Responsibility of the University of Asia and the Pacific and a certified expert on the Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology.
Prof. Rolando Sison is currently the Vice President for Administrative Affairs of the University
of Asia and the Pacific and formerly president of Borden Chemical Philippines, inc. and General Manager of Exxon Chemical Eastern Inc.
Ms. Grace Favila is the President of the Philippine Pollution Prevention Roundtable and
Chair of the Advisory Council of the Philippine Business for the Environment.
Ms. Techie Cano Lopez is the Assistant Vice President of TeaM Energy Corporation’s
Corporate Affairs Group and sits on the Board of Advisers of the Asian Institute of Management - TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership.
Mr. Peter Troilo is the Director for global advisory and analysis of DEVEX, the world’s
largest network of development organizations and professionals.
Mr. Ric Umali is the President and CEO of Sustainable Ecosystems International Corp.
and former Undersecretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Mr. Tom Valdez is the Vice-President for Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate
Affairs of San Roque Power Corporation
Projects Undertaken
Relevant to the Course
• AES Corporation (Philippines), is a Fortune 200 company that generates and
distributes electrical power worldwide
• Energy Development Corporation, the world’s 2nd largest producer of geothermal
energy
• Landbank of the Philippines, largest Philippine government owned bank
• Petron Corporation, the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines • San Roque Power Corporation, operator of Asia’s tallest hydro power dam and jointly
owned by Marubeni Corporation and Kansai Electric Power Company
• TEaM Energy, one of the largest coal power producers in the Philippines jointly owned
by Tokyo Electric Power Company and Marubeni Corporation
• TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. (TVIRD), a publicly traded Canadian mining
company
