What is a GIF AP
GIF AP is an active members of the GIF FAM. This credential denotes proficiency in today’s social responsibility and risk assessment for sustainable development standards. There is an increasing demand for any professional involved in the fields of social responsibility, ESG and sustainability reporting.
Firstly, the GIF ESG Rating scheme requires at least a GIF AP to support the Organization in conducting the materiality and self-assessment. Secondly, every Validation Body needs to have at least one accredited professional to conduct assessments and review final assessment reports. Moreover there is an increasing demand of recognized experts in the fields of CSR and ESG risks management and evaluation in organizations, buyers, investors and other financial institutions.

Credentialing Process
The Programme Operator manages the GIF AP credentialing process.
Candidates to achieve this credential need to complete the official training course and pass a comprehensive written exam. The Programme Operator offers training as an online course or an in-person workshop. Completion of the course is a prerequisite for taking the exam.
Particularly the training allows participants to know in detail the GIF ESG Rating scheme and how it works.
Secondly participants of this training course gain a deep knowledge on how to assess the ESG Risks. To conclude participants learn how to use the GIF Framework for establishing, implementing and improve a Social Responsibility management system.
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