Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: CSR11B
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
Successful sustainability strategies are built on understanding and addressing the expectations of key stakeholders. This course provides professionals with the tools to identify material sustainability issues, engage stakeholders effectively, and develop sustainability initiatives that align with business objectives and societal expectations. Participants will explore the concept of materiality assessments, which help organisations prioritize sustainability issues that have the greatest impact on business and stakeholders. The course also delves into best practices for stakeholder engagement, ensuring that businesses can build trust, strengthen relationships, and enhance long-term sustainability performance.
Agenda
- Understanding materiality assessments: identifying key issues
- Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
- Practical simulation: managing stakeholder dynamics
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- CSR and ESG Officers, Sustainability Coordinators, and Corporate Responsibility Assistants
- Environmental and Compliance Officers, and Governance Support Professionals
- Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, and Community Engagement Professionals
- HR, Employee Engagement, Operations, and Procurement Professionals supporting CSR activity
- Project Coordinators, Administrative Professionals, and Graduate Trainees
- NGO, Non-Profit, and Public Sector Officers involved in sustainability work
- Business Owners and Professionals new to CSR, ESG, or sustainability
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- 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.
