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Training programme on CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognises CSR as a key business process that helps organisations demonstrate their commitments to being socially responsible. In fact, after the amendment of Companies Act in 2013 and promulgation of CSR Rules in 2014, addressing and reporting CSR performance has become mandatory.

This training programme is designed based on the provisions of the Act and Rules. The training programme aims at giving practical exposure to participants on CSR with specific reference to the regulatory framework, formulating CSR strategy and policy, stakeholder engagement, methodologies for implementation, performance evaluation and statutory reporting.

The objective of the programme is to build a cadre of CSR leaders and professionals who would assist in effective development and implementation of CSR activities of organisations for the benefit of communities as well as business. This training programme will be relevant and effective for CSR heads, senior and mid-level managers, CSR practitioners and implementation partners, NGOs, etc.

What participants would learn?

1. Regulatory Framework for CSR

• Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014
• International guideline and best practices

2. Developing CSR Policy

• SWOT Analysis and Identification of Major Risks & Opportunities
• Developing Strategy and CSR Policy

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Identification of Stakeholder
• Engagement—Social Need Assessment
• Prioritisation of Key Issues

4. CSR Planning and Implementation

• Participatory Planning
• Implementation (Social and Gender Inclusion)

5. Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation
6. Grievances Redressal (Processes and Practices)
7. Guidelines for CSR Reporting

Training Methodology = Lectures, case studies, class room exercises, discussions and role plays

COURSE FEES

Rs 10,000 for CSR Foundations, Companies, Public Sector Undertakings, Consultants

Rs 7,500 for academicians, NGOs and researchers,

Rs 5,000 for students

Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges

COURSE DURATION: July 20-22, 2016

TIMING

09.00 am to 5.30 pm

COURSE VENUE

CSE, 38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING

July 15, 2016

OPEN FOR ALL

CSR practitioners, officials from companies, PSUs, consultants, academicians, students, NGOs
 

Click here to register online

For Registration kindly Email at: digvijay@cseindia.org

COURSE COORDINATOR:

Digvijay Singh, Sr. Research Associate, Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9899676027

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognises CSR as a key business process that helps organisations demonstrate their commitments to being socially responsible. In fact, after the amendment of Companies Act in 2013 and promulgation of CSR Rules in 2014, addressing and reporting CSR performance has become mandatory.

This training programme is designed based on the provisions of the Act and Rules. The training programme aims at giving practical exposure to participants on CSR with specific reference to the regulatory framework, formulating CSR strategy and policy, stakeholder engagement, methodologies for implementation, performance evaluation and statutory reporting.

The objective of the programme is to build a cadre of CSR leaders and professionals who would assist in effective development and implementation of CSR activities of organisations for the benefit of communities as well as business. This training programme will be relevant and effective for CSR heads, senior and mid-level managers, CSR practitioners and implementation partners, NGOs, etc.

What participants would learn?

1. Regulatory Framework for CSR

• Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014
• International guideline and best practices

2. Developing CSR Policy

• SWOT Analysis and Identification of Major Risks & Opportunities
• Developing Strategy and CSR Policy

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Identification of Stakeholder
• Engagement—Social Need Assessment
• Prioritisation of Key Issues

4. CSR Planning and Implementation

• Participatory Planning
• Implementation (Social and Gender Inclusion)

5. Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation
6. Grievances Redressal (Processes and Practices)
7. Guidelines for CSR Reporting

Training Methodology = Lectures, case studies, class room exercises, discussions and role plays

COURSE FEES
Rs 10,000 for CSR Foundations, Companies, Public Sector Undertakings, Consultants Rs 7,500 for academicians, NGOs and researchers, Rs 5,000 for students Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges

Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges

COURSE DURATION: March 7-9, 2016

TIMING
10.00 am to 5.30 pm

COURSE VENUE
CSE, 38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING
February 26, 2016

OPEN FOR ALL
CSR practitioners, officials from companies, PSUs, consultants, academicians, students, NGOs

For Registration :
Email at: saumya@cseindia.org, digvijay@cseindia.org

COURSE COORDINATORS:

Saumya Ranjan Nath, Programme Officer, Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 251); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9910532252, +919891921959

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible social and economic impact of a proposed project.

To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed hands-on three-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on SIA with specific reference to deve lopment projects, such as infrastructure, mining and other industrial projects.

The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, NGOs and academicians to understand SIA process—Reconnaissance and Baseline Survey, Land Acquisition Survey and Plan (LAP) and Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The programme also aims at evaluating the SIA report along with the applicable legislations in India.

On completion of the programme the participants will be equipped with:

1. Exposure to aspects of SIA, from theory to applications regarding:

• Understanding the Terms of Reference

• Data need, data collection, collation and interpretation

• Development of tools and instruments for conducting SIA survey

• Effective assessment methodologies

• Reporting methodologies

2. Integrated approach for addressing SIA and EIA process - from scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultations

3. Knowledge on review of SIA reports and identification of strengths and weaknesses

4. Post SIA monitoring

5. Procedure for institutional strengthening and capacity building

6. Experience sharing on national and international best practices in SIA

SCHEDULE

Course Duration:
Date: June 3-7, 2013
Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Last Date for Applying: May 29, 2013

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries

COURSE CONTACT
Swati Singh Sambyal, Industry & Environment Unit
Industry & Environment Unit, Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 281, |
Fax: + 91-11-29955879 Mob. No.: +91 9910496283
E-mail: swati@cseindia.org