The Course on Environmental Approach and Management in Corporate Social Responsibility It is your gateway to a rapidly growing field, where environmental awareness goes hand in hand with business strategy. In a climate where the demand for professionals trained in sustainability is growing exponentially, gaining knowledge in this field is becoming essential. Through this course, you will delve into the general aspects of the environment and explore the key environmental factors and discover essential tools for effective management. You’ll also understand how to incorporate these practices into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), enhancing your professional profile. Taking part in this course will enable you not only to adapt to the current demands of the labour market, but also to play an active part in creating a more sustainable future.
Environmental Approach and Management in Corporate Social Responsibility
Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the general aspects of environmental management within CSR.
- To identify the main environmental factors affecting businesses.
- To analyse effective tools for corporate environmental management.
- Apply environmental concepts to corporate social responsibility.
- To assess the integration of environmental policies into business strategies.
- To recognise the importance of sustainability in the business environment.
- To develop the skills needed to implement environmental CSR practices.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. GENERAL ASPECTS
The concept of the environment and the historical development of environmental concerns.
Global environmental issues and the main approaches and policies for environmental protection worldwide.
Environmental responsibility and tools for preventing environmental impacts.
Environmental awareness and education
Green Economy and Circular Economy. New models.
TEACHING UNIT 2. KEY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Natural resources. Efficient use of resources. Water resources.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Pollution and discharges: definition and types of pollution.
Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Generation
TEACHING UNIT 3. TOOLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental management in business: ISO standards and the EMAS Regulation. Environmental indicators, KPIs and environmental footprint.
Carbon footprint: calculation and assessment.
Water footprint: calculation and assessment.
Eco-design and LCA (life cycle assessment).
Eco-labelling and eco-design.
TEACHING UNIT 4. THE ENVIRONMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Reasons for incorporating the environment into CSR
Flagship initiatives
Internal policies
Environmental Risks
Taking environmental aspects into account in CSR standards and systems
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