Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainanability

 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability 

Course Contents:

Definition- Evolution- Need for CSR: Theoretical perspectives-Corporate citizenship-Business practices-Strategies for CSR-Challenges and implementation-Evolution of corporate governance-Governance practices and regulation-Structure and development of boards-Role of capital market and government-Governance ratings-Future of governance- innovative practices-Case studies with lessons learnt. Sustainability: Meaning and Scope- Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Sustainability-Sustainability Terminologies and Meanings-Why is Sustainability an Imperative-Sustainability Case Studies-Triple Bottom Line (TBL). Corporate Sustainability Reporting Frameworks-Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines-National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business- International Standards-Sustainability Indices-Principles of Responsible Investment-Challenges in Mainstreaming Sustainability Reporting-Sustainability Reporting Case Studies.