Reporting and Communication of CSR
This course is part of Responsabilité sociétale des entreprises.
This comprehensive course explores how companies report and communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. You'll discover how organizations structure reporting of their activities and performance, explore communication strategies with stakeholders, and learn to develop credible communication policies that avoid "CSR-washing." Whether you're a manager, employee, professor, or student, this course provides valuable insights into responsible business practices. The content also benefits citizens looking to make more informed consumer choices. Through various business case studies, you'll understand the challenges managers face. Interactive discussion forums allow participants to share examples and analyses. The course presents expert opinions from both academic and corporate perspectives, inviting everyone to develop a critical understanding of CSR reporting and communications.
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What you'll learn
Adopt a critical perspective on CSR reporting and communications
Develop a clear and judicious communication plan that reconciles the interests of multiple stakeholders
Recognize the risk of "CSR washing" as well as the opportunities linked to a solid CSR communication strategy
Evaluate the quality of a CSR report
Understand different reporting standards and guidelines
Identify appropriate communication tools and channels for CSR messaging
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course delves into the complexities of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting and communication. You'll learn about different reporting types, standards, and guidelines for quality CSR reports. The course explores why and how companies should communicate their CSR initiatives, addressing the challenges of credible messaging and avoiding greenwashing. You'll examine various communication tools and channels, including product packaging, labels and certifications (notably BCORP certification), advertising, and social media. Through expert interviews and case studies, you'll develop critical thinking skills to evaluate CSR claims and create effective communication strategies that balance the interests of multiple stakeholders.
Comment organiser le reporting ?
Module 1
Pourquoi et comment communiquer?
Module 2
Quels outils et canaux de communication utiliser ?
Module 3
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Responsabilité sociétale des entreprises
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Instructors
5 Courses
Leading Scholar in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practices
Valérie Swaen is a distinguished Full Professor of Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility at both the Louvain School of Management (Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium) and IESEG School of Management (France). She holds a PhD in Management Sciences from UCLouvain and currently serves as the president of the Louvain Research Institute in Management & Organizations (LouRIM) until 2024. As the founder and head of the Louvain CSR Network, she has been instrumental in advancing research and practice in corporate social responsibility, while also holding several prestigious CSR Chairs with major companies including Solvay, Spadel, and SNCB. Her research expertise spans relationship marketing, consumer behavior, and corporate social responsibility, with particular emphasis on stakeholders' reactions to CSR communication. She has published extensively in leading international journals including the Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Journal of Business Ethics. Her significant contributions include coordinating the Belgian Corporate Responsibility Barometer studies and developing the Philippe de Woot Award for excellence in CSR research. She has also pioneered educational initiatives in sustainable business practices, including developing MOOCs on CSR that have reached global audiences. Under her leadership, the Louvain CSR Network has become a vital platform for connecting researchers and practitioners dedicated to advancing responsible leadership and sustainable production practices.
4 Courses
Academic Researcher and MOOC Development Specialist
Barbara Dupont is a multifaceted academic professional currently serving as a Research Support Officer at LouRIM (Louvain Research Institute in Management & Organizations) and academic manager of the MaCCS program at IHECS. Her academic journey began at the Université catholique de Louvain where she earned her Bachelor's degree and later completed her Master's in Management Sciences with a focus on Marketing at the Louvain School of Management. Her career has evolved through various roles at UCLouvain, including serving as a Teaching and Research Assistant in Marketing from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as Teaching Assistant in Corporate Social Responsibility in 2015-2016. She has made significant contributions to MOOC development at the Louvain School of Management, particularly in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, where she collaborated with Professor Valérie Swaen on developing and implementing online courses. Beyond her academic work, Dupont is also pursuing doctoral research in Communication at UCLouvain/IHECS, focusing on gender studies and television studies, while maintaining an active role as a cultural critic and feminist writer, managing the popular Instagram page "D'où?" which has garnered over 19,000 followers.
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