GBS Level 1: Introduction to biodiversity footprint assessment with the GBS À distance

• Introduction to GBS
  • How it operates
  • Appropriate use of the tool and cautionary advice
  • Overview of the process of conducting a Biodiversity Footprint Assessment (BFA)
• Presentation of the various types of BFA
  • Illustration through concrete examples
  • Group application workshops
• Introduction to Biodiversity Footprint Assessment:
  • Overview of existing tools
• Overview of the data collection methodology
  • Identification of data to obtain
  • Guidelines
• Interpret, use, and convey results (fundamentals)
• Qualitative component of the evaluation (fundamentals)

• Connecting biodiversity crisis to the economic activities of organizations
• Familiarize yourself with the appropriate processes for conducting a biodiversity footprint assessment (BFA).
• Understanding the terms of use of the GBS and its results

• Validation of the module on the fundamentals of biodiversity footprint measurement
• Written comprehension in English
• Access to the Office package

• All our trainers are experts in biodiversity footprint assessment. We address all your inquiries regarding footprint measurement, the GBS tool, the formulation of a biodiversity strategy (objectives, impact reduction trajectories, etc.), and much more, drawing on the unparalleled expertise of CDC Biodiversité.
• All our training modules encompass online educational resources, interactive discussions with our trainers, and practical workshops to implement the concepts studied collaboratively, including case studies, quizzes, role plays, and workshops.
• Sessions are limited to 15 participants to facilitate effective learning.
• Dendreo:  our user-friendly, dedicated training platform provides access to a customized training environment. It facilitates hybrid learning: discover your training resources online, progress at your own pace, and access the administrative documents related to your training courses on the platform. 

• Access to resources on the online training platform (slides; resources library, anoted graphs)
• Workshop to put into practice in groups during the training course
• Content and correction of the workshops

• Validation through a final test on our training platform 
• Participant satisfaction questionnaire (content and facilitation)

Reception arrangements for people with disabilities

Our training courses are available online, at the Caisse des Dépôts facilities in Paris. 

The following measures have been implemented for people with disabilities:

Online traning: 

• Subtitles: To guarantee that content is accessible to everyone, the e-learning platform Rise Up has created a video subtitle feature
• Audio reading of text steps: The platform provides an audio reading feature to complement the text steps, facilitating comprehension for users with reading challenges

Caisse des Dépots: 

• Elevators for individuals with limited mobility
• Vigilance awareness bands
• Visual contrasts are evident on the initial and final steps of the staircase
• Secure waiting areas have been established
• Light flashes for individuals with hearing impairments during a fire evacuation are installed in all restrooms
• Numerous toilets designed for individuals with disabilities have been established
• Fire alarm featuring an audio message alongside evacuation flash sirens