Certifications
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AA1000
Issuing Body:
AccountAbility – a global organization known for standards like AA1000AS, AA1000SES, and AA1000APS.
About the Certification:
The AA1000 AccountAbility License authorizes professionals to apply AA1000 assurance for ESG disclosures, GHG reports, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability reporting.
Value & Credibility:
Globally recognized ESG assurance credential that improves transparency, reliability, stakeholder trust, and alignment with frameworks such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), CDP, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).
Prerequisites:
ACSAP/CSAP license, relevant ESG or sustainability experience, knowledge of assurance standards, analytical assessment skills, and adherence to professional ethics.
What You Can Do With It:
Conduct sustainability and ESG assurance, validate reports, assess stakeholder engagement, issue third-party assurance statements, and support governance, transparency, and audit readiness.
National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET)
Issuing Body:
National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), under the Quality Council of India (QCI), accredits Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultants and training organizations.
About the Certification:
An industry-recognized benchmark ensuring standardized methodologies, qualified teams, and regulatory compliance with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Certified categories: 5f, 8A & 8B, 21, Cement, Metallurgy, Mining, Synthetic Organic Chemical.
Value & Credibility:
Demonstrates high standards, validates expertise, strengthens client and regulatory trust, and improves eligibility for government and industrial projects.
Prerequisites:
Qualified multidisciplinary experts, strong project management and quality systems, relevant EIA experience, and compliance with NABET norms and procedures.
Scope / Recognition:
Accreditation is widely recognized by regulators, industries, investors, and auditors, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and scientific reliability in environmental studies.
What We Can Do with It:
Conduct accredited EIAs, support environment clearance projects, deliver compliant studies and reports, assist in regulatory submissions, and provide audit-ready documentation that enhances project credibility.
Practicing Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (PCSAP)
Issuing Body:
AccountAbility
About the Certification:
The PCSAP credential recognizes professionals who can independently assure the accuracy and integrity of ESG and sustainability reports using the AA1000 Assurance Standard.
Value & Credibility:
It is a globally accepted mark of trust and competence in ESG/sustainability auditing. Helps companies gain credibility through third-party assurance of their reports.
Prerequisites:
Relevant background in sustainability reporting, auditing, or ESG consulting. Knowledge of AA1000 standards is expected.
What We Can Do with It:
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Conduct independent assurance engagements
Help companies enhance ESG data quality and transparency
Verify alignment with leading sustainability frameworks
Offer ESG assurance services to clients across industries
Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP)
Issuing Body:
AccountAbility
About the Certification:
The ACSAP credential recognizes professionals who can independently assure the accuracy and integrity of ESG and sustainability reports using the AA1000 Assurance Standard.
Value & Credibility:
It is a globally accepted mark of trust and competence in ESG/sustainability auditing. Helps companies gain credibility through third-party assurance of their reports.
Prerequisites:
Relevant background in sustainability reporting, auditing, or ESG consulting. Knowledge of AA1000 standards is expected.
What We Can Do with It:
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Conduct independent assurance engagements
Help companies enhance ESG data quality and transparency
Verify alignment with leading sustainability frameworks
Offer ESG assurance services to clients across industries
TRUE Advisor Certificate Program
Issued To: Gayathri Ramanna
Date of Issue: 16th January 2025
Valid Through: 23rd February 2027
Issuing Organization:
Green Business Certification Inc.™ (GBCI)
Certificate Name:
TRUE Advisor Certificate Program
Value/Importance:
The TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Advisor certificate is a globally recognized credential for professionals in zero waste and circular economy practices. It positions holders as experts in helping facilities pursue TRUE certification, a premier standard in waste management and sustainability.
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Prerequisites:
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Basic understanding of sustainability and waste management
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No mandatory prior certification; ideal for professionals in EHS, sustainability, facility management, or consulting
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Opportunities After Certification:
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Serve as a TRUE Advisor for facilities seeking zero-waste certification
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Work on circular economy projects
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Consult for industries aiming to reduce landfill waste
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Strengthen EHS consulting profiles in global green standards
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GRI Certified Training Course – Reporting with the GRI Standards (2021 Update)
Issuing Body:
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – Training delivered by KPMG
About the Certification:
This certification validates the ability to report sustainability performance in alignment with the updated GRI Standards (2021). GRI is one of the most globally recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Value & Credibility:
Highly regarded in the ESG and sustainability community, this certification builds foundational and advanced knowledge on how to develop credible and transparent sustainability reports.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of sustainability or experience in corporate responsibility, ESG, or environmental consulting.
What We Can Do with It:
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Guide organizations in GRI-based ESG disclosures
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Conduct sustainability materiality assessments
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Develop compliant and stakeholder-focused sustainability reports
Offer training on GRI frameworks for clients
EcoVadis Silver Rating – Sustainability Recognition (AUG 2024)
Issuing Body:
EcoVadis
About the Certification:
EHS Consultants has achieved a Silver Medal, ranking in the top 15% of globally assessed companies. EcoVadis evaluates companies on environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Value & Credibility:
A globally acknowledged rating system, EcoVadis scores are used by thousands of corporations to assess and select sustainable suppliers and partners.
Prerequisites:
Comprehensive sustainability documentation and implementation across operations, verified via the EcoVadis platform.
What We Can Do with It:
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Offer EcoVadis excellence training to clients
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Guide businesses to improve their sustainability performance and ratings
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Help prepare documentation and strategies to boost EcoVadis scores
Strengthen client reputation with verified sustainability practices