CRBiz along with Lead India is organising a two day workshop on
Corporate Social Responsibility in New Delhi.
Content of the workshop is as follows :
Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR Essentials
Two Day Intensive Programme For Corporate Social Responsibility
Organised By: CRBiz & Lead India
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is currently a hot issue in India. Awareness levels have grown and the pressure for companies to get involved has increased. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent address at the Annual Meeting of CII which laid stress on the need for Corporates in India to pay greater heed to Corporate Social
Responsibility has stimulated deep thinking among Corporate heads about their social responsibilities.
Corporate Social Responsibility has now become an integral part of good management in India and abroad. Corporates, big and small, national and transnational are making efforts to earn customer loyalty through community development schemes, good corporate governance and by engaging stakeholders, within and outside the company. It is therefore necessary that managements at all level understand the scope and content of corporate responsibility so that they can make value added contributions towards building the company’s brand image and
reputation.
CSR is not just about building schools or providing scholarships. It is about doing business that companies do not regard as being an obligation. CSR is an extension of efforts to foster strong corporate governance. It is about ensuring sustainability of business. This event aims to equip the participants with proven strategies to
maximise returns on social investments through ethical business practices to enhance the company’s bottom line.
This two day programme is an introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of CSR, starting from Gandhi’s theory of Trusteeship, examining the development of Corporate Social Responsibility in the context of India and South Asia. Using case studies and practical examples participants will be provided an understanding of the basics of CSR. To bring about partnerships between civil society and Corporates an NGO Market Place is being organised during the two day meet.
This programme has been designed for management personnel in large corporates, SMEs and NGOs working at various levels, CSR managers, NGOs engaging with the business sector, representatives of business
associations, professional accountants, lawyers, consultants and anyone interested in raising their awareness and knowledge level about the issues and best practices involved with CSR. The focus will be on identifying CSR issues and dealing with them in an effective and transparent manner.
The course will highlight the benefits of engaging with social and environmental issues, involving staff and other stakeholders. Case studies and examples of best practices in CSR will be examined. The main focus will be on India but we will also take a look at CSR in the wider Asian region and also learn how foreign companies view CSR. The
central theme will examine how to build better business in India through CSR. Our aim is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to develop strategies for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility in their organizations.
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have:
An understanding of the content and scope of Corporate Social Responsibility The understanding and tools to participate actively in the corporate social responsibility projects of the company The skills to provide guidance in the development and implementation of corporate responsibility projects for the company
This two day programmed is an introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of CSR, examining the development of Corporate Social Responsibility in the context of India and South Asia.
Using case studies and practical examples participants will be provided an understanding of the basics of CSR.
To bring about partnerships between civil society and Corporates an NGO Market Place will be organised during the two day meet.
Why and For Whom
Corporate Social Responsibility has become an integral part of good management in India and abroad. Corporates, big and small, national and transnational are making efforts to earn customer loyalty through community development schemes, good corporate governance and by engaging stakeholders, within and outside the company. It is therefore necessary that managements at all level understand the scope and content of corporate responsibility so that they can make value added contributions towards building the company’s brand image and
reputation.
This two-day intensive training programme has been designed for management personnel in large corporates, SMEs and NGOs working at various levels, CSR managers, NGOs engaging with the business sector, representatives of business associations, professional accountants, lawyers, consultants and anyone interested in raising their awareness and knowledge level about the issues and best practices involved with CSR.
The focus will be on identifying CSR issues and dealing with them in an effective and transparent manner. The course will highlight the benefits of engaging with social and environmental issues, involving staff and other stakeholders. Case studies and examples of best practices in CSR will be examined.
Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility in India – From Gandhi’s theory of Trusteeship
through Corporate Philanthropy to Corporate Social Responsibility – Understanding the new concerns and expectations from citizens, consumers, public authorities and investors in the context ofglobalisation and large scale industrial change
Going Beyond Philanthropy: Why CSR is not just community service – Aligning community investment with business Strategy – Benefiting from international leadership development and increased employee satisfaction.
Beyond Legal Compliance: Incorporating CSR as an integral part of business strategy – Being socially responsible means not only fulfilling the legal obligations, but also going beyond compliance and investing into human
capital, the environment and the stakeholders – recognising that CSR should not be seen as a substitute to
regulation or legislation- Improving the relevance of CSR in all types of companies, sectors and size
-Implementing integrated managementof CSR
Engaging the Environment: Its Relationship with the Bottom Line – Developing environmentally and socially responsible products and services – Explaining the environmental, social and economic performance of
the business to stakeholders and taking into consideration their ideas/views in the development of business
– Committing to a standard code of business principles Engaging the Community and its relationship with the bottom line – Developing a community engagement strategy – Developing a dialogue with key stakeholders and identifying key components of successful community engagement process
Managing CSR along
supply chains
– What are the supply chain
issues?
– Codes of conduct and
implementation
– Supply chain management
Engaging NGOs/Civil Society
– Setting up and NGO/Corporate/Funding Agency Market Place Bringing together NGOs working in diverse fields like education, health, environment with corporates/funding agencies to tie up partnerships through discussion.
About The Market Place
A market place or bazaar is where people who have something to offer come together with people who need whatever is on offer. A Corporate-NGO market place, as such, is a place where Corporates and Funding agencies, with funds and services to offer come together with NGOs seeking such funds and services. Such a market place is being
organised by CRBiz-Lead India as part of the proposed workshop, CSR Essentials. The Market Place will be held on the second day of the workshop covering the entire post lunch session extending to about 4 hours.
The duration of the Market Place has been divided into two sessions of about 2 hours each. During the first session Corporates/Funding Agencies and NGOs will make presentations about their activities. This session will provide the NGOs an opportunity to present the new proposal they intend to take up and seek the necessary
funding/services.
The second session will allow the participants an opportunity to discuss their proposals one to one with each other. Interested Corporates/Funding Agencies and NGOs will get an opportunity to sit across the table and discuss the possibilities of funding/services and partnerships.
The Market Place is open to all Corporates/Funding Agencies/NGOs. The facilitation fee for this session is Rs 1,500 for Corporates/Funding Agencies and Rs 1,000 for NGOs. This fee will allow a maximum of three delegates from each Corporate/Funding Agency/NGO to attend the Market Place. The fee for the Market Place is in addition to the fee being charged for the workshop. Participants attending the Workshop will have to pay the fee for attending the Market Place. The Market Place is open even to those who do not attend the workshop as well.
The Market Place will provide the participants and opportunity to showcase their activities and projects. It is likely to benefit all the groups.
About the Organisers
CRBiz
CRBiz is the only print publication on Corporate Social Responsibility in India. A not for profit social enterprise it is supported by the Global Gandhian Trusteeship and Corporate Responsibility Foundation. The publication aims to be the leading provider of information about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India and South Asia. It
aspires to build partnerships among stakeholders in order to advance sustainable development across the region The publication has the support of various national and international experts involved in CSR
activities.
Lead India
LEAD has more than a decade of experience designing, developing and implementing high quality, multi-sectoral training for national and international audiences. LEAD carries out its mission through capacity development and strategic, outcome-oriented activities consisting of policy, research, action-on-the-ground, communications, and training. Capacity development includes training programmes in sustainable development and leadership skills for a variety of people. LEAD’s outcome-oriented activities are designed to achieve tangible results in sustainable development. These activities are almost always undertaken with partner organizations
Faculty
The training programme has been designed by experienced trainers with several years experience in Corporate Responsibility. It will be conducted by practicing CR personnel working with well known national
and transnational corporates in India.
Cost and Registration
the cost of the course per participant is
Rs 3,500 for larger corporates,
Rs 2,500 for SMEs and NGOs and
Rs 1,500 for Students.
A 10 percent discount is available in case there are three or more
participants from the same organisation. Cheques should be made out
favouring CRBiz
The fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments, Lunch, and
conference material/ stationary. The fee does not include
accommodation and transport
Separate fee of Rs 1000 for NGOs and Rs 1,500 for corporates will be
charged for participation in the NGO Market Place
Location: New Delhi
Venue and Dates Will be Notified Soon
Applications for Registration should be sent to Suresh Kr Pramar,
Editor, CRBiz, 3 A Nilgiri 3, Sector 34, Noida ( Call Cell 9213133042)
or Ms Anupam Nidhi, Programme Coordinator, Lead India, B-10,First
Floor, Greater Kailash Enclave Part II, New Delhi 110 048(Call
9818294591) Cheques should be made out favouring CRBiz, New Delhi
Why You Cannot Afford to Miss This Event
CSR is not just about building schools or providing scholarships. It is
about doing business that companies do not regard as being an
obligation. CSR is an extension of efforts to foster strong corporate
governance. It is about ensuring sustainability of business. This
event aims to equip you with proven strategies to maximise returns on
your social investments through ethical business practices to enhance
your bottom line.
The final dates and venue of the CSR Essentials workshop will be finalised
Regards
Suresh Kr Pramar
Editor, CRBiz
3A,Nilgiri 3,
Sector 34Noida 201 301
Phones: 0120 4347153;
Cell: 9213133042