Training testimonials
Thinking about training with us? Here's what past participants had to say about their experience
Hydropower developers
Empowering developers to build sustainability
Project managers and engineers gain tools to integrate sustainability into project design and execution
ESG and sustainability managers learn best practices to manage environmental and social risks
Construction and operations teams apply strategies to ensure long-term project resilience and compliance
As someone working in the energy sector, the Certified User Training on the Hydropower Sustainability Standard has been extremely helpful. The modules were well-structured, the facilitators were knowledgeable, and the real-world examples made the concepts easy to apply.
Dorji Yangdon
Environment Officer
Druk Green Power Corporation
Certified User training not only deepened my comprehension of the HSS but also honed my ability to articulate comprehensive responses. Empowered by this knowledge, I now embark on the journey towards assessment and certification with confidence. Indeed, the HSS ought to be not just a recommendation but a mandatory cornerstone in environmental and social impact assessments, ensuring a holistic approach to hydropower project development.
Fareez Razak
Sustainability Lead
Gamuda Engineering
Being appointed as Nepal's first accredited assessor for the HSS is a profound honor that I deeply cherish. Nepal's abundant potential for sustainable hydropower offers a significant opportunity to attract foreign investment. As an Assessor, I am committed in shaping industry practices prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors, thereby driving sustainable hydropower development and encouraging foreign investment in Nepal.
Krishna Bahadur Kumal
Technical Coordinator
Bizbell Pvt. Ltd.
Governments
Supporting policymakers in driving sustainable development
Energy ministry officials and policy advisors develop frameworks for sustainable hydropower governance
Environmental and social regulators enhance monitoring capabilities for project compliance
Licensing authorities align national policies with global best practices
The HSS serves as a crucial benchmark for ensuring that hydropower projects in Indonesia align with global best practices, particularly in environmental and social sustainability.
Abdul Malik Sadat Idris
Deputy Minister for Infrastructure
BAPPENAS
The Accredited Assessor training was an invaluable experience, offering participants a deep understanding of the HSS and its application in assessing hydropower projects against global best practices. For Nepal, integrating the HSS into national policies and regulations can enhance investment confidence, improve project performance and strengthen policy frameworks.
Nasib Man Pradhan
Director
Nepal Electricity Authority
The training captured the real-life experience of conducting an assessment. The discussions amongst a peer group of hydropower ESG specialists from different regions and organisations, provided for rich conversations and valuable insights into interpreting and applying the HSS criteria on real projects in different contexts.
Yusuf Suryanto
Director of Transmission, Electricity and Aerospace
BAPPENAS
Consultants
Enhancing expertise for sustainable advisory
Environmental and social impact auditors expand expertise and service offerings with recognised accreditation
ESG and compliance consultants strengthen advisory capabilities for project alignment with global standards
Strategic advisors support clients in achieving sustainability certification and improving project performance
The Accredited Assessor course is really great, very interactive. It inspires you to really understand the meaning of standards and safe-guarding. Ensuring many of these projects worldwide can reach really good standards in environmental and social governance.
Philip Rogers
Technical Principal Environmental Scientist
SMEC International
The certified user training allowed me to discover various applications of the HS Standard and gain insights into its business value, particularly in managing complex ESG challenges. I highly recommend attending this course.
Andrew Sembel
Director, E&S Consulting Services
AFRY South-East Asia
The training captured the real-life experience of conducting an assessment. The discussions amongst a peer group of hydropower ESG specialists from different regions and organisations, provided for rich conversations and valuable insights into interpreting and applying the HSS criteria on real projects in different contexts.
Donna Brown
Independent Consultant
Financial institutions
Equipping financiers with knowledge for responsible investments
ESG analysts and investment managers strengthen due diligence processes for hydropower financing
Bankers and fund managers apply risk assessment frameworks to align portfolios with climate goals
Finance teams and compliance officers monitor project funding and ensure adherence to environmental and social requirements
As someone working in hydropower financing, the Internal Assessor Training has been extremely valuable. The training provided a clear and practical understanding of how sustainability principles can be integrated into local level project appraisal, risk assessment, and financing decisions. It has strengthened my ability to assess projects more holistically, ensuring that hydropower development contributes not only to clean energy growth, but also to responsible environmental and social outcomes.
Utsechan Aryal
Relationship Manager - Hydro
NMB Bank
The Certified User training has helped me to recognise the theoretical significance of Hydropower Sustainability Standards. It has helped me to question the ‘how and why’ aspects and to explore the solutions to attain sustainable development.
Dibya Dhungana
Relationship Manager, Sustainable Banking Unit
NMB Bank Limited
The Certified User Training was an excellent and pragmatic course. I liked the design, structure, topics, pace and content which works well for people like us at multilateral institutions heavily working on hydropower in the region.
Roberto Aiello
Principle Energy Regional Specialist
Inter-American Development Bank
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