Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained a high profile in recent years in the board room, as organisations give greater consideration to the way they run their businesses - socially and environmentally. Shareholders, consumers, employees and the general public now also place greater expectation on organisations adopting a responsible attitude.
This course examines the compliance issues which organisations need to be aware of, as well as the proactive measures organisations may wish to consider adopting concerning CSR. There will be comprehensive guidance on all current legal requirements relating to CSR, as well as best practice methods to ensure transparent corporate governance.
Throughout the course you will cover:
1. Understanding of what CSR means
2. Working knowledge of how CSR can be implemented
3. Best practice tools suitable for the organisation
Aims & Objectives:
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Define the options available for their organisation within the framework of CSR.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Background to CSR
- Environmental Due Diligence
- CASE STUDY 1
- Corporate Governance
- CASE STUDY 2
- Break
- Performance Measurement
- Public Disclosure & Freedom of Information
- Stakeholder Engagement
- CASE STUDY 3
- Discussion & Close
Using up-to-date case study material and participatory exercises, delegates will be made aware of the latest best practice to assist effective implementation of CSR.
Benefits include a working knowledge of the best practice tools and techniques suitable for the effective adoption of a transparent CSR Policy.
Intended For:
- Senior Managers responsible for Corporate Governance
- Policy Planners
- Environmental Managers
Pre-Course Requirements:
1. Complete a pre-course questionnaire
2. Knowledge of your organisation's existing CSR or similar policies
