By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply advanced CSR and sustainability principles.
• Identify and utilize key sustainability frameworks, such as GRI, SASB, and IIRC.
• Collect, validate, and analyze sustainability data effectively.
• Implement strategies for stakeholder engagement and transparent communication.
• Develop and deliver sustainability reports that meet global compliance standards.
• Align CSR initiatives with organizational sustainability goals.
• Apply ethical and governance principles to CSR decision-making.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in sustainability and CSR.

• Business Executives and Managers.
• CSR and Sustainability Managers.
• Environmental and Social Responsibility Specialists.
• Ethics and Compliance Officers.
• Industry professionals involved in sustainability initiatives.

Day 1: Fundamentals of CSR and Sustainability Reporting

• Defining CSR and its role in sustainability.
• The strategic importance of sustainability reporting.
• Linking CSR to sustainable business practices.
• Evolution and global trends in CSR and sustainability reporting.
• Stakeholder theory and corporate citizenship.

Day 2: Frameworks for CSR and Sustainability Reporting

• Overview of CSR frameworks (e.g., ISO 26000, UN Global Compact).
• Selecting and integrating appropriate frameworks.
• Overview of reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, IIRC).
• Reporting principles, metrics, and guidelines.

Day 3: Data Collection, Analysis, and Ethical CSR Practices

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability.
• Validating and benchmarking CSR data.
• Ethical dilemmas and decision-making in CSR.
• Legal compliance and reporting obligations.
• Emerging trends in CSR and sustainability.

Day 4: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, and Communication

• Governance and board oversight of CSR initiatives.
• Policies and procedures for CSR reporting.
• Identifying and prioritizing stakeholders.
• Strategies for transparency, disclosure, and effective CSR communication.

Day 5: Linking CSR to Sustainability Goals

• Measuring the impact of CSR initiatives on sustainability.
• Reporting as a tool for sustainability communication.
• Sustainable development and its connection to CSR.
• Crafting advanced sustainability reports aligned with global goals.

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.