Key details
Mode of delivery: Online Course
Course code: CSR11AO
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £740.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
Corporate responsibility has evolved from a philanthropic concept into a core business strategy that drives long-term success. This course explores the transformation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into modern sustainability practices, highlighting why responsible business conduct is no longer optional but essential for competitiveness and risk management. Participants will examine the historical evolution of CSR, the shift towards sustainability, and the key business drivers that make sustainability a strategic necessity. The course also provides insights into how organisations across industries are adapting to new expectations from stakeholders, regulators, and investors. By understanding these shifts, professionals will be better equipped to develop sustainability initiatives that align with corporate objectives and create positive social and environmental impact.
Agenda
- Introduction to CSR and its historical evolution
- Transitioning from CSR to sustainability: key principles
- Business drivers for sustainability: why it matters today
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
- 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
- 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.
