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Corporate Responsibility

Companies that have comprehensive Corporate Responsibility programs are able to create value through a stronger public image, greater customer loyalty, reduced employee turnover and more favorable capital options. Indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and the Corporate Responsibility Index provide in depth public evaluations of a company's performance and tangible benchmarking opportunities as stakeholders demand more transparency in business operations. This training takes a close look at the levers for success and walks you through considerations for a successful corporate responsibility program.

Topics include:

  • Exploring what Corporate Responsibility, otherwise known as Corporate Social Responsibility or Corporate Citizenship, is all about
  • History of Corporate Responsibility
  • Business Case for Corporate Responsibility
  • International Standards in place
  • Components of a Corporate Responsibility Program
  • Compliance considerations
  • Stages of Corporate Responsibility
  • Developing a Corporate Responsibility Program