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Specialized sustainability manager IN CHEMISTRY
Specialized Sustainability Manager in Chemistry
A GB Academy course
This 35-hour, 7-week intensive program is designed for those who are interested in sustainability from the perspective of the chemical industry and want to deepen and update their knowledge. Our training operates with a practice-oriented education system and covers the key topics of chemical industry sustainability under the guidance of recognized specialists.
In our training, students can gain up-to-date knowledge from leading sustainability specialists.
The fee includes the cost of the entire training together with the exam fee . The training cost includes for the duration of the training: access to online course units and related content; personal consultations with instructors; case studies; personal exam.
We provide the following discounts compared to the full price of the training:
- 30% for those who previously completed the CSM training,
- 10% of representatives of non-profit organizations and municipalities
- 10% of GBA Network members
- For members of the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association: 10%
*Discounts can be applied after checking eligibility.
Application
Application deadline 2023-11-17
Start 2023-11-20 – Start for CSM alumni members: 2023-11-27
The training is made up of study material units that can be viewed online and ends with a personal final presentation.
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What will you learn
During our training, you will learn in detail the basics of chemical industry sustainability and risk management methods.
In the training, you will get an insight into the sustainability problems of the chemical industry and special industry risks, and then we will present international trends and the EU’s sustainability strategy. In the course units, you will learn about the possibilities of stakeholder management and the circular economy in the chemical industry, and we will teach you how to effectively manage human, environmental and operational safety risks. During the training, you can acquire new knowledge through numerous practical examples and understand the importance of sustainable company management.
It’s for you, if
- I am interested in the chemical industry and motivated by the topic of sustainability.
- You would like to understand the specific sustainability risks of the chemical industry and the possibilities of reducing them.
- Discovering new solutions in the field of chemical industry sustainability is important to you.
- You would like to study with professionals who are also active in the field of sustainability.
It’s for you, if
- You have no basic chemical knowledge.
- I am not interested in the relationship between the chemical industry and sustainability.
- You don’t want to delve deeper into the special challenges of the chemical industry.
Course units
The date of the last update of our educational materials: 03.10.2023.
0. Introduction : Basic knowledge of sustainability
1. Blessing or curse? Chemical Industry Sustainability Basics: In this module, we will thoroughly familiarize ourselves with the chemical industry’s sustainability issues and industry-specific risks, and highlight their importance for the entire industry.
2. Crossroads: Towards sustainability – Possible directions of movement: This module outlines the path towards sustainability in the chemical industry, presenting opportunities and exploring the key aspirations of the EU’s sustainability strategy.
3. Detoxification: Management of human and environmental risks: In this unit, we learn and understand how we can reduce the risk of toxic substances entering the human body and the environment, as well as examine regulatory directions and innovation opportunities.
4. A time bomb? Management of plant safety risks: This module highlights the importance of plant safety in the chemical industry and participants learn to manage objective and subjective factors to minimize risks.
5. Not just circularity: The opportunities of the circular economy in the chemical industry: In this unit, we identify what the circular economy means for the chemical industry and present practical examples and solution directions that help build a sustainable future.
6. Who is responsible? Strengthening social responsibility: In this module, we discover how to strengthen social responsibility in the chemical industry and learn about the possibilities of responsible procurement and the highlights of sustainability reports.
With all the mentioned modules, our Chemical Industry Sustainability Training provides comprehensive and practice-oriented knowledge that helps participants understand the sustainability challenges of the chemical industry and effective methods of dealing with them.
Time schedule
A total of 10 weeks (including winter break) – 1 study unit per week
The study units are made up of online videos, company-specific tasks, additional materials, recommended literature and knowledge tests.
Certificate
After successfully completing the training, you must report on the acquired knowledge with a professional plan.
Successful candidates can certify completion of the training with a certificate in accordance with the Adult Education Act.
Instructors of the SSM in Chemistry course
Cimer Zsolt
A Nemzeti Közszolgálati Egyetem Víztudományi Kar oktatási dékánhelyettese és a Víz- és Környezetbiztonsági Tanszék tanszékvezetője
Friedel Anna
BorsodChem Zrt. - Sustainability Officer
Horváth Tamás
A Gammapolisz Nonprofit Kft. ügyvezetője
Klement Tibor
Magyar Vegyipari Szövetség alelnök
Lévai Gábor
impact szakértő, a GB Academy társalapítója
Sárosi György
közlekedésmérnök, veszélyes áru szakértő
Tóth Angelika
Fenntartható fejlődés és EBK igazgatóhelyettes, Magyar Vegyipari Szövetség
Wiszkidenszky András
A GB Academy társalapítója
By completing the training, you will be able to…
- navigate between the basic concepts of sustainability and the special sustainability-related challenges of the chemical industry,
- to plan and implement environmental impact reduction projects based on practical examples,
- put your knowledge into practice and thus contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the chemical industry in the long term.
Become a sustainability expert!
