Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

From£299.00 + VAT per delegate

Course length:	2 Days
Additional work:	None
Level:	Specialist
Delivery:	Classroom
Venues:	Nationwide or In-House
Pre-Qualifications:	None

Learn how to minimise impacts and maximise benefits with a programme of responsible competitiveness

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Stakeholders of all kinds – customers, partners, shareholders, neighbours – are becoming more and more aware of the need for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Issues such as environmental protection, climate change, human rights and organisations’ impact on the community they’re part of, can no longer be ignored.

This is yet another first for Corporate Risk Systems as this course is unlike any other course on this subject. Forget baffling jargon and complicated theory. This course will help you get to grips with improving your organisation’s environmental management, sustainability, health and safety and trading ethics with straightforward guidance and tips. You’ll understand the basics, recognise the benefits and get ready to put principles into practice from day one.

Learn how to minimise impacts and maximise benefits with a programme of responsible competitiveness

Course Programme

The evolution of corporate social responsibility (CSR)

what is CSR?
links to health, safety and environmental management, sustainability and ethical trading

Benefits of CSR for your organisation

relationship between individuals, organisations and society
benefits to organisations of CSR programmes

Brands, media and CSR

legal requirements
globalisation and ethical sourcing
stakeholder expectations

Issues in the supply chain

benefits of good supply chain management
procurement and CSR
partnership working

Reporting and verification

key report principles
accredited standards in CSR, including AA1000, SA8000, ISO 26000 and the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code

Developing a CSR programme

scope of CSR
key areas of impact and benefits – economic, social, environmental
action planning
CSR case studies, including Coca- Cola, Nike and Body Shop

PSR (personal social responsibility)

the individual as the ‘agent of change’
CSR in the homeContents preview

Who’ll benefit

Health, safety and environment professionals, and other managers aiming to increase the social, environmental and economic benefits of CSR to their organisations

What you’ll learn

After the course, you’ll:

understand the relationship of CSR to health and safety, environmental management, sustainability and ethical trading
be aware of the benefits of a CSR programme for your organisation
be able to identify the key CSR impacts of your organisation and develop a programme to prevent, minimise, restore or offset their effects
know the key reporting standards and principles associated with CSR and how to use them
develop a clear understanding of how to combine business competitiveness with social responsibility
possess real world examples with case studies on companies from Body Shop to BP
be able to check your understanding and stretch your working knowledge with 20 “test your thinking exercises
obtain a ready-made information network with links to essential online resources.

The tutor for this course is Richard Ball PgDip Bsc (Hons) MIEMA CMIOSH the co author of the book Do the right thing: the practical, jargon-free guide to corporate social responsibility by Stephen Asbury and Richard Ball.

Do the right thing: the practical, jargon-free guide to corporate social responsibility by Stephen Asbury and Richard Ball – complimentary free copy of new book to each delegate.

Joining us couldn't be easier; for further information on this course and any questions please contact:-

Ros Stacey
UK Sales Director
01283 509175
07968 483615
rs@crsrisk.com