🌍 Overview: AA1000 Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) Training
— In-Person. Globally Recognized. Now in India.
As businesses worldwide pivot toward transparent sustainability practices, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder trust, credible assurance of ESG disclosures is no longer a competitive edge — it’s a necessity.
To meet this rising demand for qualified sustainability assurance professionals, RSJ Inspection, in collaboration with IRAS, is proud to introduce the AA1000 Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) Training — conducted in person, across major cities in India, and led by an esteemed South African AA1000 Trainer with international assurance and ESG governance expertise.
This is the first time such a training is being brought to India at scale, offering a globally respected credential in a local, face-to-face, interactive setting.
🎯 Why the AA1000 Standard Matters Today
The AA1000 Assurance Standard (v3), developed by AccountAbility, is the gold standard for assuring ESG, sustainability, and non-financial disclosures. It is used by top global companies, assurance providers, and governance bodies to:
- Validate sustainability reporting
- Enhance stakeholder confidence
- Ensure responsible performance claims
- Align with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and beyond)
🧠 What Is AA1000 Assurance?
Developed by AccountAbility, the AA1000 Assurance Standard (v3) is the most recognized global standard for evaluating the credibility of ESG and sustainability reports.
It’s built on four key principles:
- Inclusivity: Engaging stakeholders meaningfully
- Materiality: Focusing on what truly matters
- Responsiveness: Acting on stakeholder concerns
- Impact: Measuring and verifying what actually changes
These principles ensure that companies don’t just make ESG claims—they prove them with integrity.
📘 What the Training Covers
This intensive, 3-day training is designed to transform professionals into Certified AA1000 Sustainability Assurance Practitioners (CSAPs), with a balance of theory, hands-on methodology, and real-world application. Participants will gain:
✅ Core Competencies:
- Deep understanding of AA1000AS v3 principles — Inclusivity, Materiality, Responsiveness, Impact
- Mastery in assurance planning, execution, and reporting
- Exposure to real ESG reports and assurance case studies
- Application of stakeholder engagement techniques
- Alignment with international ESG assurance expectations
👤 Who Should Attend?
This training is specifically designed for professionals in roles where sustainability credibility and ESG reporting are central. Ideal participants include:
| Target Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| ESG/Sustainability Heads | Oversee sustainability strategy and reporting |
| Internal & External Auditors | Provide independent assurance on non-financial data |
| Compliance & Risk Officers | Manage regulatory alignment and reputational risk |
| Consultants & Advisors | Help organizations strengthen ESG claims and credibility |
| Reporting Managers/Analysts | Craft and validate corporate sustainability disclosures |
| CSR Leads & Policy Experts | Ensure alignment of reporting with SDGs, ESG, and national policies |
💡 Why This Training Is a Game-Changer
- 🎓 First-of-its-kind in India: In-person AA1000 training with a global trainer, offered locally
- 🌐 Globally Recognized Credential: Become a Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP)
- 🧠 Interactive & Case-Based: Learn by doing, with assurance simulations and report reviews
- 🛠️ Practical Skills, Not Just Theory: Walk away with actionable tools and templates
- 🚀 Professional Differentiator: Elevate your ESG credibility in the eyes of clients, boards, and investors
- 👥 Network with ESG Leaders: Connect with forward-thinking professionals across industries
🎓 What You Will Learn
This 3-day in-person training, led by Michael (former AccountAbility representative for South Africa, ESG consultant in 20+ countries), will teach you to:
✅ Apply AA1000AS v3 to real-world sustainability assurance engagements
✅ Assess stakeholder inclusivity, material risks, and disclosure quality
✅ Develop assurance statements aligned with SEBI’s BRSR and global frameworks (GRI, ISSB, TCFD)
✅ Navigate assurance risks, detect greenwashing, and meet international expectations
✅ Build trust with boards, investors, and regulators through verified ESG performance
📍 Training Locations & Details
| City | Dates | Standard Fee | Early-Bird Fee (until 5 July) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 23–25 July 2025 | ₹ 1,50,000 + GST | ₹ 97,500 + GST |
| Mumbai | 29–31 July 2025 | ₹ 1,50,000 + GST | ₹ 97,500 + GST |
🎁 Group Discount: ₹ 90,000 + GST per person (for 3 or more participants)
🎫 Fee includes: Training kit, workbook, exam voucher, certification pathway access, lunch & refreshments
🚨 Why You Should Register Now
This is not just another training. This is your entry into a high-demand, low-supply expertise domain. Organizations are under immense pressure to report reliably, and assurance professionals are few and far between.
✅ Secure your spot before public registrations open
✅ Receive early-bird offers and city-specific updates
✅ Get priority access to limited seats in your city
🔐 Make Your Sustainability Claims Credible. Globally.
Whether you’re an assurance provider, a sustainability officer, or a corporate leader navigating ESG accountability — this training will equip you with unmatched tools, global recognition, and professional edge.
📩 Pre-register now to lead the ESG assurance future.
🔗 Click here to register your interest
👨🏫 About the Trainer: Michael
With a strong interdisciplinary background — including undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology, and an MBA — Michael brings over 20 years of global expertise in ESG and sustainability reporting, assurance, and capacity building.
He has worked with clients across 20 countries, delivering actionable sustainability assurance solutions aligned with the highest international standards.
From 2009 to 2013, Michael served as the sole representative of AccountAbility (UK) in South Africa, where he led the training of over 130 Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioners (CSAPs). These programs were delivered in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the University of Stellenbosch Graduate School of Business.
Michael’s hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and engaging facilitation style make him a standout educator and mentor for sustainability professionals seeking globally respected credentials.