ESG CREATIVE THINKING
Expand your knowledge in ESG investing!
The Center for Sustainable Development, Creativity, and Innovation (CSDCI) at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University offers your business professional ESG services aimed at enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness.
The Center conducts educational seminars and training sessions both according to an approved program and in a corporate format tailored to the specific requests of clients, taking into account the company's industry and unique characteristics.
- Conducting ESG audits to assess the current state of the company.
- Developing ESG strategies for industrial enterprises and SMEs.
- Consulting on preparing and maintaining ESG reporting for companies.
- Supporting companies at all stages of ESG documentation preparation for investors (EBRD, auditing firms, obtaining an ESG rating).
- Consulting on the implementation of GRI, SASB, and TCFD standards.
- Customized training for executives and employees on key areas of sustainable development.
Educational Seminars and Training Programs
We offer seminars and training sessions both according to an approved program and in a corporate format tailored to the specific requests of clients, taking into account the company's industry and unique characteristics:
We offer seminars and training sessions both according to an approved program and in a corporate format tailored to the specific requests of clients, taking into account the company's industry and unique characteristics:
- Course: "Introduction to ESG for the Industrial Sector and SME Entrepreneurs"
- Duration: 2.5 months / 72 academic hours.
- Seminar: "ESG Audit"
- Duration: 1 day / 8 academic hours.
- Seminar: "Developing a Sustainable Development Strategy for SMEs"
- Duration: 3 days / 24 academic hours.
- Workshop: "Preparing Non-Financial Reporting in Compliance with International Standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD)"
- Duration: 1 day / 8 academic hours.
- Open Format: Training is conducted from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break and coffee breaks.
- Corporate Format: Programs can be customized and conducted specifically for your company.
- The program can be tailored to meet your specific needs and ensure maximum relevance and impact for your team.
Alexandra Kharitonova
Environmental Engineer, Sustainable Development and ESG Consultant with 15 years of professional experience.
Expertise and Achievements:
Expertise and Achievements:
- Extensive experience in organizations such as Deloitte, the Central Asian Scientific Research and Design Institute "TransNeft," and LLC "StroyGazConsulting."
- Active participant in renewable energy projects (RES).
- Member of the UNESCO "Man and the Biosphere" (MAB) Program Committee.
- Participant in the AHK Zentralasien (Delegation of German Economy in Central Asia) program "Biogas Plants (Waste in Energy)" in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Participant in the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), a flagship program of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNIDO, focused on clean technology innovations.
- Training for consultants on sustainable development strategy development for SMEs (EBRD & Shell).
- Workshop on "European Practice of Sustainable Development Management Towards Green Transformation" under the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module (2022-2025).
- Certified training on non-financial reporting in sustainable development according to GRI, SASB, and TCFD standards: Full ESG Reporting Course, United Kingdom, London.
- "ESG: Basics for Everyone," Lift to the Future (Certificate No. C.13665318).
Irina Kharitonova
Head of the Center for Sustainable Development, Creativity, and Innovation (CSDCI)
at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
Expertise and Achievements:
at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University
Expertise and Achievements:
- Author of the educational platform "PLATON 5D Thinking" for developing creative thinking in children and adults, integrating ESG components and the "5 Cs Values" methodology by Esther Wojcicki.
- Experience in Sustainable Development: Leader of SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" at the Project Office of the Senate of Kazakhstan. Implemented sustainable development projects, including transforming Kazakhstan's urban landscapes through creative initiatives.
- Creative Industry Projects: Initiator and curator of numerous initiatives such as the Global Nomads Fashion Awards, the international forum "Nomad Code," the Olympic Urban Culture project, and more.
- Educational Programs: Speaker and moderator at international platforms, including the Eurasian Economic Week, Digital Bridge, and Berlin Fashion Week.
- Scientific Publications: Author of works and articles on sustainable fashion and creative industries, published in Harper’s Bazaar, STEPPE, Kursiv, and OCA Magazine (UK).
- Social Initiatives: Organizer of charitable projects such as "Run with Purpose" and "Spread Kindness," as well as the children’s art collection "The World Through Children’s Eyes" for children with special needs.
- International Recognition: Acknowledged by organizations such as OSCE, the Federation of UNESCO Clubs, the Eurasian Designers Union, UNDP, and the Pierre Cardin Festival for contributions to the development, preservation, and promotion of Kazakhstan's national identity.
- Graduate of the Fit for Partnership with Germany program (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany).
- Resident of the Creative Spark British Council program and the Creative Central Asia Network.
- Successfully completed the course "ESG – Best Practices in the World."
- Graduate of the School of Analytics at the Senate of Kazakhstan (2024).
Be an Agent of Change!
Creative thinking and ESG are a powerful tandem that helps transform reality.
Apply these principles in life and business, inspire those around you, and make the world a better place!
