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CPD Course
Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business.
Today’s consumers have access to a wider range of information than ever, and they use that information to check up on the companies and organizations that they support. This means that there is more pressure on businesses than ever to be socially responsible.
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business.
Today’s consumers have access to a wider range of information than ever, and they use that information to check up on the companies and organizations that they support. This means that there is more pressure on businesses than ever to be socially responsible.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business.
- Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.
- Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and people responsible for workplace policies, employee development or team performance.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Today’s consumers have access to a wider range of information than ever, and they use that information to check up on the companies and organizations that they support. This means that there is more pressure on businesses than ever to be socially responsible.
This course covers all the elements of corporate social responsibility, including environmental awareness, human rights, labor standards, ethics, organization governance, and operating practices. Program implementation strategies and business case information is also included.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
- A Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility
- Frame Your Business Case
- About the ISO 26000 Standards
Session Three: Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Setting Up the Project Vision
- Creating the Project Plan
- Engaging Stakeholders and Employees
- Implementation Tips
- Measuring, Reporting, and Revising
Session Four: Corporate Social Responsibility Principles
- Due Diligence
- Protecting Human Rights
- Organizational Governance and Ethics
- Operating Practices
- Human Rights and Labor Practices
Session Five: Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
- Creating Community
- Making Connections
- Consumer Issues
- Community Involvement
- Review the List
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Workplace Essentials
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Workplace Essentials > Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business
Explore more Workplace Essentials training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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