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An Introduction to CSR According to ISO 26000 – #260

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Context

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of a global context marked by growing challenges related to sustainable development, the ecological transition, and heightened societal expectations. The ISO 26000 standard provides an international framework for integrating these concerns into organizations’ strategies and practices, though it is not certifiable. It is based on the idea that performance is no longer limited to economic results but also includes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts. Faced with pressure from stakeholders (customers, employees, investors, government agencies, associations, consumers, etc.), companies are encouraged to adopt more transparent and responsible practices. ISO 26000 structures this approach around seven fundamental principles and seven core questions, promoting a comprehensive and consistent approach. In this context, CSR becomes a strategic lever for creating sustainable value and differentiation. A study by France Stratégie showed that companies committed to CSR achieve a 13% higher performance gain than those that are not. 

Objectives

A fun and educational workshop that allows participants to: 

  • Understand the fundamentals of CSR according to the ISO 26000 standard.  
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of CSR issues.  
  • Connect CSR topics to your company’s operations.  
  • Identify and prioritize concrete actions to implement within your company. 

Recommanded for

Management teams looking to implement a CSR initiative within their organization. 

Anyone interested in learning about the principles of CSR as outlined in ISO 26000. 

Specific operating conditions for remote sessions

  • Have a PC equipped with a microphone, a webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: wallpapers are available on Zoom or Teams to hide the background.
  • Have a good Internet connection, which should be tested before the session.
  • Settle down in a quiet, isolated place; set yourself to “unavailable” status on Teams; close your email access, and mute your phone, so as not to be disturbed during the session.
  • Participants from the same organisation should not be grouped together in the same room, but each at their own desk.
  •  The end-of-course knowledge test must be taken with your webcam and microphone turned on. We may need to verify that you are alone in the room.
  • Please sign in 5 minutes before the start of the session.

Prerequisites

None

Pedagogy

An educational and engaging workshop in the form of a board game: “The ABCs of CSR” is presented as a daisy in its natural setting. Using cards and game pieces, participants identify the various stakeholders and key issues in CSR.  

“The ABCs of CSR” fosters constructive and participatory discussion among participants, while enabling a gradual and engaging understanding of the challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility.  

By the end of the workshop, participants are motivated and equipped to take action at their own level. 

Evaluation mode

  • Knowledge test (Quiz)

Course materials

Participant’s folder containing the presentations provided during the training and exercise materials. 

To go further

Consulting Services : EURO-SYMBIOSE can assist you in implementing these practices within your company, train your staff, and help them become more effective in conducting audits and monitoring SPC or MSA. 

Contact us to learn more. 

For more information on accessibility, access procedures and deadlines, see our Training page.

Course programme

  • Introduction: What is CSR (historical and international context), and an overview of the educational and interactive workshop “The ABCs of CSR.”  
  • A company’s stakeholders and their spheres of influence.  
  • The 7 core questions of CSR and their areas of action.  
  • The 7 principles of CSR.  
  • Priority actions to take after the training 
About Instructor
Christine MAIGNANT
Christine MAIGNANT, Consultant Partner EURO-SYMBIOSE. Specialty: Partner consultant, creator of the educational and interactive workshop ‘The ABCs of CSR’. Expert in CSR, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001/ILO-OSH and ISO 9001. ENGAGE CSR assessor and expert in sustainable development initiatives. Speciality: partner consultant, designer of the educational and interactive workshop ‘The ABCs of CSR’. Expert in CSR, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001/ILO-OSH and ISO 9001. ENGAGE CSR assessor and expert in sustainable development initiatives.
Duration
1 day
Training type
In-house or Open training session
Realisation modality
Onsite (Open: lunch included)
Validation
Examination of training achievements + EURO-SYMBIOSE training certificate
Number of participants
Minimum : 2
Maximum : 12
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