Corporate Social Responsibility Course

Module 1: Introduction to CSR

• Understanding CSR: Definition, Scope
• Evolution of CSR: From philanthropy to strategic value
• CSR and corporate performance
• Business Case for CSR: Reputation, Risk, and Return
• Role of CSR in Modern Business Strategy

Module 2: CSR Frameworks, Standards & Regulations

• Key international CSR guidelines (UN SDGs, ISO 26000, GRI)
• ESG integration and reporting (SASB, CDP, TCFD)
• Legal and regulatory implications of CSR in various jurisdictions
• Mandatory vs. voluntary disclosures

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Ethics

• Mapping stakeholders and managing expectations
• Ethical decision-making frameworks
• Building a culture of integrity and accountability
• Community engagement and inclusive development

Module 4: CSR Strategy Design & Implementation

• Aligning CSR strategy with organizational vision
• Risk assessment and materiality mapping
• Budgeting and resource allocation for CSR initiatives
• Integrating CSR across departments

Module 5: Measurement, Impact & Reporting

• Setting and tracking KPIs for CSR performance
• ESG ratings and how to influence them
• Creating sustainability and impact reports
• Avoiding greenwashing and managing reputational risk

Module 6: Legal, Ethical, and governance aspects of CSR

• CSR Laws and Regulations (local and global)
• Ethical Business Practices and Corporate Governance
• Anti-corruption, Compliance, and Human Rights
• Reporting Standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment

• Setting CSR KPIs and Performance Metrics
• Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Impact Assessment Methodologies
• CSR Dashboards and Real-time Tracking

Module 8: CSR Communication and Branding

• Building a Responsible Brand Image
• Internal and External Communication Strategies
• Social Media and Digital Campaigns
• Structuring CSR Reports, communicating Impact and ROI

Module 9: Case Studies & Future of CSR

• Global CSR best practices (Coca-Cola, Unilever, Patagonia, Tata)
• Benchmarking CSR Performance
• Sector-Specific CSR Insights (Energy, Finance, Tech, FMCG)
• CSR trends: climate action, DEI, AI ethics
• Activity: Design and pitch your organization’s CSR blueprint
• Innovation in CSR (Tech for Good, Circular Economy)