Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility - Dubai 16 November 2025
: 12Introduction:
In light of the rapid developments in today’s business environment, organizations are now required to go beyond merely achieving profits; they must also contribute to supporting society and the environment to ensure their continuity and competitiveness.
In this context, the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Sustainability emerge as strategic tools that enable organizations to balance their economic interests with their social and environmental impact.
This program aims to equip participants with a deep understanding of these concepts and the ability to apply them in alignment with international standards—transforming them into practical actions that enhance the organization’s reputation and strengthen its long-term sustainability.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of both Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Recognize the benefits an organization gains from enhancing its sense of social responsibility.
- Identify the direct relationship between CSR and organizational sustainability.
- Understand the key dimensions and advantages of implementing social responsibility.
- Become familiar with international sustainability standards, including ISO 26000.
Scientific Themes:
Day 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Overview of the modern business environment and its challenges.
- Definition and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Evolution of the CSR concept and the difference between charity work and CSR.
- The relationship between CSR and Corporate Sustainability.
Day 2: Types and Dimensions of Social Responsibility
Dimensions of Social Responsibility:
- Economic Dimension
- Social Dimension
- Environmental Dimension
- Legal and Ethical Dimension
Types of Social Responsibility:
- Internal Responsibility: Employees – Work Environment – Development
- External Responsibility: Society – Environment – Initiatives
Benefits of Implementing CSR for both the organization and society.
Day 3: Corporate Sustainability and Its Standards
- The concept of Corporate Sustainability and its three dimensions (Economic – Social – Environmental).
- The Triple Bottom Line concept (People – Planet – Profit).
- Indicators for measuring corporate sustainability.
- Challenges in implementing sustainability.
- International Sustainability Standards:
- ISO 26000
- UN Global Compact
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Day 4: Sustainability Reporting and Community Engagement
- Importance of sustainability reports and their role in organizational transparency.
- Components of a sustainability report.
- Steps for preparing a sustainability report.
- The role of community engagement in supporting sustainability.
- Methods for engaging stakeholders.
Day 5: Integration Between CSR and Sustainability
- The strategic relationship between CSR and sustainability.
- Integrating CSR into the organization’s overall strategy.
- Linking CSR with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Presentation of international case studies.
- Designing a comprehensive CSR program that achieves sustainability.