Qualification for Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Target Audience

Quality and environmental managers in industrial companies.
Compliance teams and corporate social responsibility (CSR) personnel.
Supply chain managers and buyers.
Manufacturing companies that use recycled materials and seek GRS certification.
Production managers and supervisors in industrial organizations practicing sustainability.

Objective

The program aims to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in understanding the requirements and core standards of the GRS certification for recycled products. It focuses on deepening their understanding of environmental responsibility and sustainability in supply chains. Additionally, it emphasizes developing effective strategies for managing recycled materials and ensuring compliance with environmental standards, empowering participants to successfully navigate the auditing processes associated with GRS certification and fully comply with its requirements.

Content

•	Overview of GRS certification principles and their importance in the global market.
•	Basic concepts of sustainability and environmental responsibility in supply chains.
•	Explanation of GRS objectives related to recycled material content and transparency standards.
•	The impact of GRS certification on customers and consumers.

•  Explanation of the main GRS standards, which include:
   •  Tracking recycled content.
   •  Environmentally friendly production standards.
   •  Compliance with local and international environmental laws and regulations.
   •  Social and ethical responsibility.
•  Understanding how to apply these standards in various sectors such as textiles, plastics, and metals.

•	Developing systems for tracking recycled materials throughout the supply chain.
•	Building internal policies and procedures to increase recycled content in products.
•	Strategies for enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
•	How to prepare the company for the auditing process by implementing robust environmental policies.

•	Preparing for the GRS certification audit and ensuring compliance with its requirements.
•	How to manage external audit processes and prepare the necessary documentation.
•	Strategies for handling audit reports and analyzing audit results.
•	Developing and implementing corrective action plans to ensure ongoing compliance with GRS certification.

Training Methods

Interactive presentations to clarify sustainability concepts and GRS standards.
Practical workshops to train participants on developing and tracking policies for recycled materials.
Case studies analyzing examples from successful companies that have obtained GRS certification.
Practical simulations of audit processes to prepare participants for internal and external audits.
Individual and group assessments to review and understand participants' readiness for the required audit processes.

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
A recognized certificate such as the "Certificate in Qualification for Global Recycled Standard (CGRS)" can be obtained upon completion of the program.