Overview

The ideas behind encouraging sustainability and social responsibility in business seem noble, as organizations commit to creating optimal circumstances for people to live and work. The reality is that every company, whether it is a micro-business or a large multinational corporation, can take steps to create sustainable, socially responsible environments that contribute to positive workplaces, communities, and futures.

 

73%

90%

73% of investors state efforts to improve the environment and society play into their investment decision-making.

SOURCE: Impact Social Value Reporting

 

An estimated 90% of companies on the S&P 500 index published a CSR report in 2019, compared to just 20% in 2011.

SOURCE: Impact Social Value Reporting

 

Who is this program for?

Sustainability is a rapidly expanding area of focus for all industries and sectors. This workshop is recommended for individuals with any experience level and across department functions who currently have some Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) responsibilities or may anticipate such responsibilities in the future.

The program is ideal for:

  • CSR/Sustainability
  • Governance and Risk Management
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing/Communications/PR
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
  • Health and Safety
  • Environment
  • Quality
  • Operations
  • Corporate Philanthropy/Foundations

 

Key Takeaways

  This program will enable you to:

  • How to define sustainability and corporate social responsibility
  • To get a better understanding on why, where, and how the principles of CSR should be implemented and adopted
  • Use better and effective strategies that not only focus on the profit factor but also on sustainability
  • Bring about awareness how corporate social responsibility for environment protection can help a business
  • Identify the barriers and challenges in the adaptation of CSR
  • Understand the four types of CSR and their significance
  • Foster the principles of social responsibility in your business
  • Techniques for applying the principles of sustainability and social responsibility in the context of ISO 26000

Modules

  • Session One: Course Overview

    Session Two: What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

    • A Business Case
    • Frame Your Business Case
    • Pre-Assignment Review
    • About the ISO 26000 Standards

    Session Three: Creating a CSR Program

    • Setting Up the Project Vision
    • Creating the Project Plan
    • Engaging Stakeholders and Employees
    • Implementation Tips
    • Measuring, Reporting, and Revising

     

     

     

     

     

    Session Four: CSR Principles

    • Due Diligence
    • Human Rights Protection
    • Organizational Ethics and Governance
    • Operating Practices
    • Human Rights and Labor Practices

    Session Five: Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

    • Creating Community
    • Making Connections
    • Consumer Issues
    • Community Involvement
    • Review the List

    Session Six: Creating annual CSR Plan

    Personal Action Plan

    Recommended Reading List

     

     

 

What does the workshop include?

  • Instruction by an expert facilitator and international trainer
  • Small, interactive classes
  • Specialized manual and course material
  • Certificate of completion

Trainer/Faculty

Khalid AlQoud’s passion encompasses a spectrum of activities from both the corporate and social world. He has founded, led, and developed several local and international organizations, and yet remains to be an active member in numerous initiatives. Khalid is an international speaker, entrepreneur, a leadership expert and business consultant. His expertise was not left unnoticed, and for over 20 years he has been invited on several occasions to manage both private and government-supported events, as well as to speak in a public platform.

He is the founder and Chairman of AlQoud Foundation, CEO of AlQoud Enterprise, International Leadership and Coaching, Prince Events Management, and Natural Bites which are all located in Bahrain. He is also the co-founder partner and CEO of International Change Makers, International Leadership and Coaching in Kuwait, the founder and Chairman of Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility Society, and a board member of the National Committee for Combatting Trafficking in Person appointed by the minister of foreign affairs of the kingdom of Bahrain and board member of Higher Advisory Committee for Technical and Vocational Education appointed by the minister of education of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Certified Human Drive & Motivation Trainer  from Directive Communication International – Credited from America Institute of Business Psychology – 2019.
  • Certified Colored Brain Trainer/Consultant from Directive Communication International – Credited from America Institute of Business Psychology – 2019.
  • Certified in Dynamic Speaking and Facilitation from Directive Communication International – Credited from America Institute of Business Psychology – 2019.
  • Certified in Curriculum Development from Directive Communication International – Credited from America Institute of Business Psychology – 2019.
  • Certified Online Trainer from Directive Communication International – Credited from Global Trainers Federation – 2020.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the workshop, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Global Trainers Federation and International Leadership and Coaching

 

Note: After successful completion of the online workshop, your digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the workshop.