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Training - The Fundamentals of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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Training - The Fundamentals of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Who is this pro training aimed at?

Anyone wishing to understand the fundamentals of sustainable development and CSR.

The objectives of the training

  • Explore the origins of sustainable development to better understand the concept as it is used today.
  • Understand the key challenges of sustainable development.
  • Recognise the role of businesses and organisations in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
  • Identify possible actions that companies and organisations can take.
  • Clarify the responsibilities of different functions and roles within a sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach.

The strengths of the training

  • This training focuses on applying skills in workplace situations by combining the benefits of group training with individual activities for greater effectiveness.​
  • It has a strong practical approach, with hands-on exercises to help participants apply the concepts learned. ​
  • By the end of the session, participants will design an action plan to implement strategies for strengthening their areas of growth and developing key skills.​
  • This live class is eligible for 7 PDUs in the Power Skills area, to maintain PMP or PgMP certification.​

Prerequisites

None

The program of training

This training provides the keys to understanding what CSR really is and explores its economic, social and environmental dimensions. It also shows how a company can assert its social responsibility and put it into practice.


1 – The Origins and Challenges of Sustainable Development
  • The observations that led to the concept of sustainable development
  • Key dates and founding texts
  • Key stakeholders: citizens, governments, local authorities, NGOs, businesses, etc
2 – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Definition of CSR and guiding principles
  • The risk and opportunity approach of CSR
  • New management practices in companies: moving towards responsible growth
  • CSR standards and frameworks, with a focus on ISO 26000
  • Building a CSR approach: prioritising and listening to stakeholders, identifying key issues and defining strategy, deploying actions within the company and monitoring results
  • Practical case study: analysis of a company's Sustainability Report
3 – Key Roles and Functions Within Organisations
  • What CSR means in practice for different functions: HR, procurement, communication, IT
  • Discovering good practices
  • Your personal commitment
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Reference : 7981

  • Duration : 1 Day

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