Introduction to CSR

• Explain the fundamentals of CSR and sustainable development, as well as the main environmental, social and economic issues that justify their integration into the company.
• Identify the main CSR reference frameworks and standards (ISO 26000, GRI, Global Compact, SDGs, sectoral standards) in order to situate a CSR approach within its normative environment.
• Identify the regulatory requirements applicable to CSR and assess their concrete impacts for the company, particularly with regard to the Pacte, AGEC, Climate and Resilience laws, as well as extra-financial reporting.
• Conduct an initial CSR assessment by identifying ESG issues, stakeholders, risks and opportunities, and by applying the logic of dual materiality.
• Structuring an operational CSR approach by defining a vision, priorities, an action plan and monitoring indicators adapted to the organization.
• To manage and promote the CSR approach within the company by relying on appropriate governance, responsible communication and tools such as carbon footprint assessment, LCA or labels.

• Genesis of sustainable development: history and key events
• The challenges and the global context: loss of biodiversity, increase in natural disasters, etc.
• Key concepts: the doughnut theory, the 9 planetary boundaries, the circular economy, eco-design, etc.
• The ISO 26000 standard is based on balanced governance and the 3 pillars of CSR: society, economy, environment and interfaces (fair, livable and viable for a sustainable world)
• The GRI
• The Global Compact
• The Sustainable Development Goals
• Other sectoral standards
• Regulations related to CSR: the PACTE law, the AGEC law, the Climate and Resilience law, etc., which have a concrete impact
• The key steps in a CSR approach
• Deploying your diagnostic: method for identifying ESG issues, consulting stakeholders, analyzing dual materiality, prioritizing risks and opportunities
• Identify the foundation of your strategy: vision / values / purpose, define its reason for being
• Establish a structured action plan and associate monitoring indicators
• Positioning of the CSR representative: change management, identification of the various motivations for getting on board
• Promoting your CSR approach
• Internal leadership and management to energize your policy: a principle of good governance, identifying the key people and steps to manage CSR
• Responsible communication: best practices and prohibitions in environmental matters, with a focus on inclusion
• A closer look at the different non-financial reports: Non-Financial Performance Statement (DPEF), Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD)
• Key points to know
• CSR tools: carbon footprint and GHG emissions assessment, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), labels, standards, mission-driven companies, etc.
• Eco-friendly practices within the company and for each function
• Where to find information: some reference sites and guides

Trainees are assessed throughout the training and during role-playing exercises. Upon completion, they will receive a certificate of completion.