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Key details

Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: CSR15A

Duration: 5 days

Fee: £4,625.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 30

Course Overview

Sustainability is becoming a core business imperative, and organisations that fail to integrate responsible practices risk falling behind. This CSR course provides a strong foundation in corporate responsibility and sustainability, equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to build effective sustainability strategies. You will explore the evolution of corporate responsibility, the key drivers behind sustainable business practices, and the role of stakeholders in shaping corporate sustainability efforts. The course will guide you through materiality assessments, sustainability planning, and measuring impact, ensuring that you can create and implement responsible business strategies. Additionally, you will examine corporate governance, ethical leadership, and risk assessment in the context of sustainability.

Agenda

Day — 1 Evolution of CSR and Sustainability

Introduction to CSR and its historical evolution
Transitioning from CSR to sustainability: key principles
Business drivers for sustainability: why it matters today

Day — 2 Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality

Understanding materiality assessments: identifying key issues
Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
Practical simulation: managing stakeholder dynamics

Day — 3 Planning for Sustainable Practices

Designing sustainability plans: core components
CSR project management: alignment with corporate goals
Measuring stakeholder impact: tools and techniques

Day — 4 Advanced Concepts in Sustainability

Exploring sustainability reporting standards
Risk analysis for unsustainable practices
Designing an integrated sustainability strategy

Day — 5 Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives
Action Planning

Post-Course

Three (3) x hour-long Executive Coaching sessions at monthly intervals following Course Completion

Target Audience

This CSR course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will be of real value to:

Community Relations Managers and Executives
Health, Safety and Environmental Managers and Officers
Risk Managers and Professionals
Legal & Compliance Managers and Professionals
Managers and staff who wish to develop business practices to help their organisations act in a responsible way.
Managers and staff concerned with influencing or implementing corporate strategies that consider environmental, social and governance issues.
Managers and staff responsible for CSR projects.
Managers and staff who plan and implement corporate policies in relation to community relations, environmental protection, health and safety, procurement and the supply chain.
Any member of the organisation who is tasked with developing sustainability or corporate responsibility initiatives or strategies.
Executives tasked with delivering business results while at the same time protecting and enhancing their company’s reputation for responsible behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this CSR course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

Understand the historical roots and evolution of CSR.
analyse the shift from CSR to sustainability in modern business.
Identify and articulate the business case for sustainability.
Conduct materiality assessments to prioritize sustainability issues.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies tailored to organisational needs.
Manage stakeholder dynamics through practical application of engagement strategies in a simulated environment.
Design sustainability plans aligned with strategic goals.
Explore how CSR projects contribute to corporate sustainability.
Measure and analyse the impact of sustainability efforts on stakeholders.
Understand and apply sustainability reporting standards to corporate plans
Identify risks associated with unsustainable practices and develop mitigation strategies
Develop a practical and integrated sustainability plan that aligns with reporting standards, addresses key risks, and supports long-term organisational goals.