Certificate Programme in Innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability
This course is designed as a comprehensive yet flexible curriculum to cater to professionals and organizations aiming to integrate innovative CSR and sustainability practices.
Introduction to CSR and Sustainability
Duration: 4 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o Evolution and significance of CSR.
o Key concepts of sustainability: Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit).
o Legal frameworks for CSR: Global and Indian context (Companies Act 2013).
o Case Studies: Successful CSR projects in India and globally.
Strategic CSR Planning and Implementation
Duration: 6 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o Aligning CSR with organizational goals.
o Stakeholder engagement and needs assessment.
o Designing impactful and measurable CSR initiatives.
o Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks.
o Activity: Drafting a CSR strategy for a hypothetical organization.
Innovative Approaches to CSR
Duration: 6 Hours
Topics Covered:
- Leveraging technology for CSR (AI, IoT, and Blockchain).
- Social entrepreneurship as an extension of CSR.
- Partnerships and collaborations for collective impact.
- Circular economy and its role in CSR.
- Case Study: Tech-enabled CSR innovations.
Sustainability Practices and SDG Alignment
Duration: 6 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
o ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks and their implications.
o Carbon footprint reduction and net-zero strategies.
o Creating an organizational sustainability roadmap.
o Activity: Developing a sustainability action plan for a business.
Legal and Ethical Frameworks in CSR
Duration: 4 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o CSR compliance and regulatory requirements in India and globally.
o Ethical dilemmas in CSR and sustainability practices.
o Anti-corruption and transparency in CSR funding.
o Case Studies: Examining ethical controversies in CSR.
Impact Assessment and Reporting
Duration: 4 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o Measuring CSR outcomes: Tools and methodologies.
o Social return on investment (SROI) frameworks.
o Sustainability reporting standards: GRI, BRSR, and others.
o Communicating impact to stakeholders.
o Activity: Crafting a CSR impact assessment report.
Leadership and Innovation in CSR and Sustainability
Duration: 6 Hours
- Topics Covered:
o Building a CSR leadership culture.
o Fostering innovation for sustainable business models.
o Change management and employee engagement in CSR.
o Future trends in CSR and sustainability.
o Guest Lecture: By an industry leader or sustainability expert.
