In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of CSR Communication and Non-Financial Reporting cannot be overstated. Organizations are increasingly held accountable for their social and environmental impact, leading to a surge in demand for professionals skilled in this area. Our course, CSR Communication and Non-Financial Reporting, equips you with essential strategies and tools to navigate this dynamic field. You’ll learn to craft compelling narratives, enhance corporate reputation, and apply regulations like the Global Reporting Initiative. By mastering these skills, you position yourself at the forefront of a booming sector that values responsible leadership and ethical communication. Join us to transform your career and make a meaningful impact in the world of corporate social responsibility.
CSR Communication and Non-FInancial Reporting
This course, CSR Communication and Non-Financial Reporting, is designed for professionals and graduates eager to enhance their knowledge in corporate sustainability and responsible communication. It covers essential topics like CSR as a strategic tool, sustainability reporting, and corporate reputation management. Participants will gain insights into best practices and regulations, equipping them to effectively communicate and report on sustainability efforts within their organizations.
40 hours
Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety
Course objectives
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To understand the importance of communication as a strategic tool for CSR.
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To know the tools for reporting, communication (internal and external) and verification of corporate sustainability information.
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To know the keys to prepare a sustainability report according to the international standard GRI (Global Reporting Initiative).
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To know the keys to prepare the statement of non-financial information (according to Law 11/2018 on Non-Financial Information Reporting and Diversity).
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To know the new European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
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To understand the relationship between corporate sustainability and corporate reputation, to investigate the elements to measure reputation and to know the importance of an integrated management of intangible resources within the organization.
What does it prepare you for?
The course CSR Communication and Non-Financial Reporting prepares you to leverage communication as a strategic tool in corporate social responsibility. You will learn to effectively report and verify sustainability information, enhancing both internal and external communication. By mastering the GRI standards and new European directives, you will be equipped to create impactful sustainability reports. Additionally, you'll understand how corporate reputation intertwines with CSR, enabling you to manage reputation strategically and promote responsible leadership within your organization.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO CSR COMMUNICATION
The ethics of CSR communication
Communication as a strategic tool of CSR
Social action communication: social marketing and cause marketing
Responsibility in the media
Sustainability reporting: current situation
UNIT 2. STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FOR CSR COMMUNICATION
CSR communication strategy
New communication model. The importance of corporate narrative as a tool for engagement, leadership and social transformation
Tools and best practices in internal communication of CSR
CSR external communication tools
Good practices in responsible communication
UNIT 3. REGULATIONS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS
SDG: a common language for communication
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
The Integrated Report (IR)
Non-financial information reporting law 11/2018 and the new EU directive 2022/2464
Verification of CSR information
UNIT 4. CORPORATE REPUTATION AND A CRITICAL VIEW OF CSR
Concept of corporate reputation and its relation to CSR
Measures and value of corporate reputation
Reputation management
Critical reflection on CSR and its communication
Responsible leadership, key to a good communicator