Professional Development in Corporate Social Responsibility

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CSR has become a tool for companies to identify opportunities for innovative products, technologies and business models aimed at solving social and environmental challenges. In addition, CSR has become a tool for investors to mitigate governance risks and to identify opportunities for aligning financial performance with social, environmental and governance performance.

Key elements of 'CSR' strategy

Sample Presentation

 Beyond Compliance: Promoting Labor Standards in a Global Economy

This unique two-day practitioner-oriented program is designed to:

• Equip business leaders with tools to improve corporate social risk management.
• Equip CEO of large multinational corporations with tools to enhance corporate social innovation and shared value.
• Strengthen business leaders’ knowledge of internal corporate management systems.

Key benefits

Participants of the program will:

• Get a practical understanding and assessment of different components of corporate social responsibility.
• Learn through case studies and conceptual frameworks the interactions between corporations, governments and investors.
• Network with other participants to exchange views on a wide range of economic and financial topics.

Attendance

This development program is intended for people who are aspiring to have a career as an advisor for business leaders and for leaders in investment institutions who are interested in understanding and influencing business practices.

Language

The program is conducted in English. Based on client preference, the program can be supplemented with interpretation in French and/or German to accommodate those who may need a firm grasp with technical vocabulary or concepts.

Certification

Upon completion of the Program, participants will acquire a certificate evidencing compliance and fulfillment of the program requirements.

Interactive “à la carte” Module

Modules will be delivered in an interactive fashion that allows two-way sharing of insights and comments between the speakers and participants. Minimum time will be devoted to lectures to allow ample use of case studies, hypothetical and other proven practical learning methods.

Dates and Fees

May 24–25, 2012

Program fees are SFr4’200.- per participant.

The program fees covers tuition, case materials, accommodations and meals.

The meals will include: Royal Breakfast; Sublime Lunch; a coffee Break; and a Continental Diner at Hôtel de la Paix

No payment is necessary until you have been accepted into the program. After admission notification, you will receive an invoice via email; payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Payment is required prior to the program start date. We accept payment by bank wire transfer.

Location

Hôtel de la Paix

11, Quai du Mont-Blanc | CH 1211 Genève 1 | Suisse