Corporate Social Responsibility
This course explains corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) thinking in plain terms. You will learn who an organisation's stakeholders are, how ethical sourcing, modern slavery statements, social value and community engagement fit together, and how to avoid greenwashing. Most importantly, you will see the part every employee plays in turning good intentions into real action.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what corporate social responsibility and ESG mean and why they matter to a business.
- ✓Identify an organisation's key stakeholders and how its decisions affect them.
- ✓Describe the environmental, social and governance pillars with workplace examples.
- ✓Recognise how ethical sourcing, modern slavery statements and social value link to CSR.
- ✓Spot the warning signs of greenwashing and make claims that are accurate and evidenced.
- ✓Apply practical ways to contribute to your organisation's CSR commitments in your own role.
Course contents
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Module 1: What CSR and ESG mean
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: People, supply chains and human rights
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Community, social value and the environment
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Avoiding greenwashing and playing your part
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate