The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Training Course. This Corporate Social Responsibility training course caters to managers and professional leaders, policymakers, academicians and all staff members, providing them with an opportunity to gain profound insights into a company's Corporate Responsibility strategies and the knowledge on implementing them.

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility is an attempt to address the effects of organisations on society, the environment and the economy and is increasingly conceived as one of the most important non-financial indicators developed by a company indicating its growth, business style and brand image. The business case has already been proven for tailoring a need-specific corporate social responsibility plan and how it augments employee retention, process efficiencies and thereby higher quality and lower costs of goods, sustainable growth and better investor relations.

Objective:

This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training course is designed to furnish the trainees with an acute understanding of CSR. At the end of this training programme, you will be able to:

Understand Corporate Social Responsibility as a business strategyDifferentiate between various aspects development Learn how to analyse and report on impact Grasp various methods for true stakeholder engagement. Strategise implementation of strategic plans Determining the social, economic and environmental impacts of the businesses by themselves.Explain the history, concepts, and Caroll's four-part definition of corporate social responsibilityOutline the reasons why CSR is important in the public and private sectorsRecognise how business ethics, CSR and corporate governance are convergingIllustrate the evolution and revolution of CSRImplement the ten rules for effective CSR communication to reach optimal communication outcomeCreate a competitive advantage by identifying various CSR challengesWho Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Executives involved in strategic and operational functionsSenior and Middle Management involved in corporate governance or change managementHR personnel at all levelsCorporate lawyers aiming to improve their understanding of the legal requirements and trends relating to corporate responsibilityAll personnel involved in communications, business strategy, supplier and community relations, sustainability, governmental affairsProfessionals in private companies, NGOs, local, regional and international organisations and governments who are currently involved in CSR, or who would like to be involved in CSR, and wish to apply and embed the concept of CSR in their institution.How will attendees benefit?

Attendees of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Training Course will gain valuable insights and benefits:

Understanding CSR Principles: Knowledge of the major principles of corporate social responsibility provides the basis for doing business toward success. CSR Strategy Development: Building knowledge around the development and implementation of CSR programmes that support corporate objectives.Reputation Enhancement: Understanding how responsible corporate behavior can enhance brand perception among the general public and build stakeholder trust.Stakeholder Engagement Improvement: Understanding how to engage and communicate with customers, employees, investors, and the surrounding communities.Legal and Ethical Compliance: A worldwide CSR standard and good practice exploration to address legal and reputational risk.Integrating Sustainability: Understanding how to integrate environmental and social sustainability into business activities.Enhancing Skills for CSR Reporting: Skills for transparent reporting and appraising the impact of CSR programs become available. 

Upon completion of the course, attendees will be equipped to develop meaningful CSR strategies to underpin long-term value for business and society.

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility and its Legal Framework

• Definition

• Practical Dimension of CSR

• Business Case

• CSR as Risk Management

• Non-economic and Diversity Reporting

• Corporate Governance Codes

• Sustainability Standards and Regulations

• Voluntary Schemes

How to Approach Corporate Social Responsibility? – Different Dimensions I

• CSR and Environmental Sustainability

• Supply Chains and Traceability

• CSR and Business Ethics

• Responsible Enterprise Restructuring

• Responsible Management and Employee Engagement

How to Approach Corporate Social Responsibility? – Different Dimensions II

• Responsible Investment

• CSR in the Oil and Gas Sector

• Social Safeguards

• The Role of CSR in Addressing Conflict

• CSR and Communities

Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Finding your ‘Materiality’

• Gathering Data

• Defining a Strategy - Examples

• How to Implement a Plan

• Assessing and Measuring Impact

• Reporting

The Importance of Stakeholder Management

• Engaging Management

• Employees

• Building Alliances

• Governmental Actors

• Collaboration with the Third Sector

• Connected Leadership

• Communication Strategies

• Reputational Risks