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 one-day Encouraging Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business 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.
All Velsoft training materials are fully customizable. Components in this training package include:?an instructor guide, student manual, PowerPoint slides, quick reference guide, and much more.
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
A Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility
Frame Your Business Case
Pre-Assignment Review
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
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan