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 mobilizing 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 sector-specific 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 diagnosis: method for identifying ESG issues, consulting stakeholders, analyzing dual materiality, prioritizing risks and opportunities.
• Identify the foundation of your strategy: vision / value / 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 different motivations for getting on board.
• Promoting your CSR approach.
• To lead and manage internally in order to boost its policy: principle of good governance, identify the people and key steps to manage CSR.
• Responsible communication: good practices and prohibitions in environmental matters, a focus on inclusion.
• A closer look at the different extra-financial reports:
  • Statement of Extra-Financial Performance (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 look for 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.