Training description

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) serve as the economic backbone for almost all countries across the world. It is, therefore, crucial to include SMEs in the sustainability debate to create a wider and deeper impact.

The Arabia CSR Network is organizing a one-day course for SME managers and owners to understand how they can drive business value by investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability.

What will be covered in this training?

The workshop will focus on topics such as ‘What is CSR?’, ‘The benefits of a CSR-centric approach’, ‘A step-by-step approach to CSR’ and ‘Communicating CSR progress’. The workshop will make use of case studies and group exercises that will further elaborate key corporate sustainability topics. It will also shed light on the ‘UN Global Compact Principles’ for responsible businesses.

Training objective

The objective of the training will be to prove that CSR and responsible business practices should not be seen as an expense but rather as an investment that can help create positive value, both for business and society.

Who is this training for?
Small and medium sized organizations (less than 100 staff members) from any industry, especially those involved in Retail, Manufacturing, Environmental Health and Safety, Financial Services, Construction, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Human Resources, Consultancy Services; Government departments; Non Government Organizations and many more.

Your organization has an impact on the environment and society. Therefore, grab this opportunity to see how you can contribute to sustainable development.