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Training Programme on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Beyond

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is pleased to invite you to a four-day residential training programme at the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI), Nimli, Rajasthan, on ‘Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Beyond’ to be held from February 19 to 22, 2019.

CSE recognises CSR as a key component of inclusive and responsible businesses. In view of CSR (addressing and reporting) becoming mandatory, it is desirable for all stakeholders to formulate a CSR policy, and implement and monitor its effectiveness. This training programme is designed based on the provisions of the Act and Rules. It aims to give practical exposure on CSR to the participants, with specific references to the regulatory framework and processes to formulate policies—need-based assessment, stakeholder engagement, methodologies for implementation, performance evaluation and statutory reporting.

Alongside, the programme will go beyond the 2% expenditure on social – environmental initiatives and cover numerous aspects of the Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR), National Voluntary Guidelines (updated), Responsible Financing and similar international practices.

The objective of the training programme is to build a cadre of professionals who would assist in effective development and implementation of CSR and related activities of organizations for development that is sustainable in nature. This training programme would be relevant to the CSR leaders, senior and middle-level managers, practitioners and implementation partners, NGOs, students, etc.

WHAT IS THE TAKE AWAY FOR THE PARTICIPANTS FROM THIS PROGRAMME?

  1. Regulatory Framework for CSR—Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014, international guidelines and best practices
  2. CSR Implementation status-Challenges, risks, and learning
  3. Approach for identification of CSR activities through needs assessment
  4. Developing CSR policy
  5. CSR; sectors – renewable energy, sanitation, municipal solid waste management, etc.
  6. CSR planning and implementation
  7. Monitoring, measurement and evaluation of CSR activities for outputs and outcomes
  8. Success stories in CSR in India
  9. Assessment of capacity of implementing partners
  10. Grievances redress (processes and practices)
  11. Reporting guidelines
  12. Inclusive and sustainable businesses

TRAINING METHODOLOGY: Lectures, case studies, class exercises, discussions, and site visit

COURSE DURATION: February 19 to 22, 2019

COURSE VENUE: Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI), Nimli (Alwar), Rajasthan

COURSE FEES (inclusive of tuition fees, accommodation, food and local travel): 

Double room Rs. 23,000/- per person Single room Rs. 28,000/- per person

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING February 13, 2019

OPEN FOR ALL CSR practitioners, officials from companies, PSUs, consultants, academicians, students, NGOs and other 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY


FOR REGISTRATION MAIL AT: ishani.sonak@cseindia.org

COURSE COORDINATOR: 

Ishani Sonak
Research Associate,
Impact Assessment
Email: ishani.sonak@cseindia.org
Mobile - +919818884832 / 9999160725 
Phone - +91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 383)

 

 

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