Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Syllabus

Course Code 2T6

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Module-1

Introduction to CSR: Meaning & Definition of CSR, History & Evolution of CSR, Motives of CSR, Benefits and Internal Scope of CSR, Enterprise Social Responsibility, Concept of Sustainability & Stakeholder Management. CSR Through Triple Bottom Line and Sustainable Business; Environmental Aspect of CSR; Chronological Evolution of CSR in India.

Module-2

Framework of Social Orientations: Management and Social Theories, Five Types of Managers, Organization Classification. International Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility, Millennium Development goals, Sustainable Development Goals, Relationship Between CSR and MDGs. United Nations (UN) Global Compact 2011. UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. OECD CSR Policy Tool, ILO Tri-partite Declaration of Principles on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy.

Module-3

CSR-Legislation in India & the World: Section 135 of Companies Act 2013.Scope for CSR Activities Under Schedule VII, Appointment of Independent Directors on the Board. The Drivers of CSR in India, Changing Expectations of Social Responsibility, Four Faces of Social Responsibility, the Regulatory Environment in India Counter Trends. Performance in Major Business and Programs.

Module-4

Identifying Key Stakeholders of CSR & Their Roles: Role of Public Sector in Corporate, Government Programs that Encourage Voluntary Responsible Action of Corporations. Role of Nonprofit & Local Self-Governance in Implementing CSR; Contemporary Issues in CSR & MDGs. Global Compact Self-Assessment Tool, National Voluntary Guidelines by Govt. of India. Understanding Roles and Responsibilities of Corporate Foundations.

Module-5

Current Trends and Opportunities in CSR: CSR as a Strategic Business tool for Sustainable Development. Review of Successful Corporate Initiatives & Challenges of CSR. Case Studies of Major CSR Initiatives.