Training course in Nigeria launched - Sustainability Management in the Oil & Gas industry.
14-Aug-2008
4 day Sustainability Management for the Oil and Gas Industry: 15 – 18 September 2008, Obudu Ranch Resort, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria
Overview
BMT Cordah have teamed up with Scientific Ideas Limited, to offer a
4-day Training Course summarising best-practice techniques and
methodologies associated with the effective management of environmental
and social sustainability issues frequently identified in the global
Oil and Gas industry.
Participants are provided with a comprehensive “tool-kit” of techniques
to take back to their companies for implementation – assisting them to
improve their companies’ reputations, save time and money and efficient
use of company resources.
This Course covers the following topics:
- Sustainability in a Commercial Context: Identifying opportunities to save time and cost within the oil and gas sector.
- Moving from ‘licence to operate’ to ‘social licence to grow’.
- Waste Management in the Oil and Gas sector – how to make money from waste management facilities.
- Application of niche environmental management tools and software systems.
- How to apply international standards and sector-specific guidelines – IFC Performance Standards.
- Community Health and Safety – best practice for effective engagement strategies, managing employment seekers, cultural mixing issues.
- Commercial benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The Course uses real-life case studies and working exercises to
illustrate best-practice and methods that participants can implement in
their own organisations.
Course Aim
The Course will enable participants to consider sustainability
management principles allowing them to benefit both their companies and
’host’ communities.
Course Objectives
At the end of the Course, participants will have advanced their
understanding of the following techniques, and context within which
they are used:
- Methods used during stakeholder consultations;
- How to improve relations with affected communities;
- The application of Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments to oil and gas projects;
- Options available for the strategic management of waste infrastructure.
Who should attend?
Individuals with responsibility for leading initiatives on:
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management;
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments;
- Community liaison and policy formulation;
- Project Managers and technical specialists working in sensitive locations.
Style and Delivery
Based in the luxurious surroundings of the Obudu Ranch Resort, the Course will be delivered using a combination of tutorials, group workshops and software demonstrations to provide an interactive learning experience.
On the final day, participants will be provided with a USB memory stick that contains a copy of the presentations, templates used, technical literature and relevant industry publications to provide a electronic library of tools to facilitate ongoing continuous professional development.
Fees
The cost of the Course is USD 3,000 per participant. Fees include refreshments and lunch during the course, but exclude all other accommodation, travel and subsistence costs. Note that this Course can also be provided in-house to a group of participants from the same organisation.
Booking
For more information about booking, please contact:
+234 84 775068
+234 803 309 7804
+234 805 323 4595
Email: [email protected]
