Our CSR training programs

In the context of ecological transition, CSR training has become a strategic tool for companies seeking to strengthen their environmental commitment. Act! with Surfrider offers in-person training sessions specifically designed to raise awareness among your employees about today’s major challenges: climate, oceans, plastic pollution, and waste management. These CSR training programs promote active understanding and help turn knowledge into action.

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Qualiopi certification to ensure the quality of our CSR training

 

A Qualiopi-certified training organization


Act! with Surfrider is officially recognized as a Qualiopi-certified training provider under the “training actions” category.
This certification guarantees the quality of our educational processes, in line with the national quality standard. It allows you to include our CSR training programs in your company’s skills development plans, with a structured and verifiable methodology.

 

Training eligible for OPCO funding

 


Thanks to this certification, our environmental training sessions are eligible for OPCO funding, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This facilitates implementation and budget integration, while strengthening the impact of your CSR efforts.

Check your OPCO funding eligibility [here].

CSR training tailored to your organization

 

A diverse training offer built on Surfrider’s expertise


Act! with Surfrider designs and delivers CSR training programs centered on four key themes, each aligned with the major challenges of ecological transition:

Each module is customized to meet your organization’s specific needs, taking into account your industry, team awareness level, and CSR goals.

 

Interactive learning formats tailored to your teams

 


Our programs use an active pedagogy approach, with various tools designed to encourage understanding and engagement:

This methodology strengthens employees' grasp of environmental issues within a professional context.

 

Seamless integration into your CSR strategy


These CSR training modules can be embedded into your existing awareness programs—either as stand-alone sessions or as part of a larger educational journey including other formats such as nature walks or environmental conferences.

Designed to support and enhance your CSR strategy, they comply with regulatory frameworks like the CSRD directive and ESG reporting. They help build your team’s skills, structure your sustainability policy, and showcase your efforts to stakeholders.

 

Climate Training (1 Day)



From 6 to 15


7 hours (1 full day or 2 half-days)


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms of climate change
  • Grasp fundamental scientific concepts
  • Identify concrete actions at both individual and collective levels
  • Develop a low-carbon action plan tailored to your organization

Detailed Program

Morning Session

  • Introduction and icebreaker: fostering a positive group dynamic
  • Presentation of planetary boundaries: what are the critical thresholds for our planet?
  • Climate Fresk workshop: a collaborative session to better understand climate change mechanisms
  • Scientific insights: causes and consequences of climate change on ecosystems

Afternoon Session

  • Exploring solutions and action levers: how to reduce your carbon footprint in daily life

  • "Carbochoc" Quiz: a fun comparison of carbon impacts

  • Solutions Game: identifying high-impact positive actions

  • Development of personalized action plans:

    • Individual plan
    • Company plan
  • Final review and assessment: recap of key learnings from the day

Practical Information

  • Audience: open to all employees interested in understanding climate challenges
  • Location: at your premises or in our training spaces in Biarritz or Paris
  • Prerequisites: none

 

Pricing

On request.

 
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Climate Training (2 Days)



From 6 to 15


14 hours (2 full days)


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms of climate change and its impact on the ocean
  • Explore solutions tailored to your industry
  • Develop a low-carbon action plan adapted to your organization
  • Examine marine conservation issues and link them to your company’s impact

Detailed Program

Day 1

  • Introduction and icebreaker activity
  • Presentation of planetary boundaries
  • Climate Fresk workshop
  • Scientific insights on climate change
  • Analysis of individual carbon footprint
  • Exploring solutions to reduce environmental impact
  • Development of an individual and corporate action plan

Day 2

  • Ocean Fresk workshop
  • Discovering the 13 benefits of the ocean
  • Analysis of the maritime industry and marine pollution impact
  • Solutions tailored to your industry
  • Final review and assessment of key learnings

Practical Information

  • Audience: open to all employees wishing to deepen their understanding of climate and marine issues
  • Location: at your premises or in our training spaces in Biarritz or Paris
  • Prerequisites: none

Pricing

On request.

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Waste Management and Treatment Training



6 to 15 participants


7 hours


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the various waste management systems and channels
  • Analyse their impact on ecosystems
  • Develop a waste reduction strategy tailored to your organisation

Detailed Program

Morning

  • Welcome and icebreaker activity
  • Creation of a “Waste Fresco” (collaborative workshop)
  • Technical overview of waste management methods
  • Environmental impacts of different treatment processes, with a focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and the circular economy

Afternoon

  • Exploration of solutions and action levers to reduce waste
  • Solutions workshop: identifying high-impact actions
  • Development of tailored waste reduction action plans:
    • Individual plan
    • Company-wide plan
  • Wrap-up and knowledge assessment

Practical Information

Target audience: all employees wishing to build knowledge on waste management and the circular economy
Location: in your company’s premises or in our training spaces in Biarritz or Paris
Prerequisites: none

Pricing

Available on request.

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Plastic Pollution Training



From 6 to 15


7 hours (1 full day or 2 half-days)


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the environmental and economic impacts of plastic
  • Identify concrete solutions to reduce plastic pollution
  • Develop a tailored plastic reduction strategy

Detailed Program

Morning Session

  • Introduction and icebreaker activity
  • Plastic Pollution Fresk workshop (a Surfrider creation), including:
    • Analysis of plastic waste treatment systems
    • Environmental consequences of plastics and microplastics
    • Focus on the limitations of recycling and bioplastics

Afternoon Session

  • Solutions to reduce plastic pollution
  • Solutions Game: identifying plastic reduction actions
  • Development of individual and corporate action plans
  • Final review and assessment of key learnings

ractical Information

  • Audience: open to all employees interested in understanding plastic pollution issues
  • Location: at your premises or in our training spaces in Biarritz or Paris
  • Prerequisites: none

Pricing

On request.

ocean training



From 6 to 15


7 hours (1 full day or 2 half-days)


Learning objectives

  • Understand the crucial role of the ocean for the planet
  • Identify the main threats to marine ecosystems
  • Develop concrete actions to protect the ocean

Detailed program

Morning

  • Introduction and icebreaker activity
  • Ocean Fresk workshop
  • Exploration of the 13 benefits of the ocean and key biodiversity issues
  • Analysis of the impacts of the maritime industry and fishing, consequences of climate change on the marine environment, and an overview of different types of aquatic pollution

Afternoon

  • Solutions to protect the ocean
  • The Solutions Game :  identifying high-impact actions
  • Development of individual and corporate action plans
  • Final review and assessment of key learnings

Practical information

  • Audience: open to all employees interested in ocean conservation
  • Location: at your premises or in our training spaces in Biarritz or Paris
  • Prerequisites: none

Pricing

On request.

The benefits of our CSR training programs

 

Why choose Act! with Surfrider for your CSR training?


Act! with Surfrider offers a CSR training program recognized for its quality and effectiveness. Qualiopi-certified, our training sessions are fully customizable to your operational needs and can be delivered anywhere in France or internationally.

Each program incorporates interactive learning tools (quizzes, collaborative workshops, case studies), encouraging hands-on engagement from participants. Thanks to our certification, the modules are also eligible for OPCO funding, making it easier to integrate them into your training budget.

 

Modules to foster a strong environmental culture at work


Our training sessions aim to build awareness of environmental challenges across all levels of your organization. Key topics include climate change, waste management, plastic pollution, and the impact of human activity on marine ecosystems.

Offered in-person or in hybrid format, these sessions support skill development and promote sustainable professional practices. They help foster a shared CSR culture aligned with your internal goals.

 

Recognized educational expertise tailored to your context


Backed by the experience of Surfrider Foundation Europe, our training approach is built on a structured pedagogy tailored to your business challenges. Content is co-developed with your HR and CSR teams to ensure operational relevance and alignment with your corporate strategy.

This collaborative process ensures deployment that is grounded in your organizational reality and meets stakeholder expectations. It also supports compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the CSRD directive or ESG non-financial reporting.

 

A valuable addition to your CSR awareness initiatives


Our CSR training programs naturally complement the full range of educational formats offered by Act! with Surfrider. They enhance existing initiatives such as DIY workshops, waste clean-ups, collaborative murals, or environmental quizzes.

This complementarity strengthens the consistency of your CSR efforts, boosts long-term team engagement, and helps structure a more effective CSR action plan.
To explore our full range of awareness activities, check out our complete offering.

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FAQ: everything you need to know about our CSR training programs

What is a CSR training program?


A CSR training program is a structured learning module designed to improve understanding of environmental issues within organizations. It is based on active learning methods and regularly updated content, helping companies embed sustainable practices into their daily operations. Sessions can be delivered in-person or remotely, depending on your needs.
Explore our full offering of environmental training programs.

 

Why train your teams on environmental issues?


Training helps build collective responsibility and encourage sustainable professional behavior. These sessions strengthen your CSR strategy, support regulatory compliance (such as the CSRD directive), and engage employees around a well-structured environmental policy.
They are part of a broader sustainability roadmap aligned with your internal objectives.

 

What training topics are available?


Our programs cover key ecological transition topics: climate change, plastic pollution, marine biodiversity, water quality, circular economy, and responsible consumption.
Each module can be tailored to match your strategic priorities. You can also enhance these sessions with additional formats like collaborative murals, awareness stands, or DIY workshops.

 

Who can attend a CSR training session?


CSR training is open to all employees: operational staff, HR professionals, communications teams, managers, executives, and CSR teams. Sessions can be integrated into company seminars or broader awareness programs.
This cross-functional format helps build a shared environmental culture across all levels of the organization.

 

How long does a CSR training session last?


Training duration varies based on your learning objectives. We offer:

These formats are fully adaptable to your organization and can be combined with other formats such as educational walks or environmental quizzes.

 

Can CSR training be combined with other activities?


Yes. CSR training sessions can be integrated with other formats offered by Act! with Surfrider to enhance the learning experience: Escape Game, Solutions Game, documentary screenings, or waste clean-ups.
This complementarity strengthens participant engagement and the overall consistency of your environmental approach.

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