Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for All
Course Rating
Active Learners
What's included in this Course
- 6 Articles
- Access on Mobile and TV
- 6 Exercise
- Life Time Access
Course Description
Corporate Social Responsibility is no longer a departmental priority or a communications afterthought. It is a company-wide obligation — shaped by the French Duty of Vigilance Law, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, anti-greenwashing legislation, and an employee and consumer base that now expects organisations to demonstrate, not just claim, responsible conduct. Every function within a business contributes to — or undermines — its CSR performance.
This course was designed for employees, managers, team leaders, and professionals across all functions who want to understand what CSR and ESG really mean in a French business context — and how their daily decisions connect to their organisation's sustainability commitments, regulatory obligations, and reputational standing. You will learn to distinguish CSR from ESG, navigate the French and European regulatory framework, support strategy development and reporting, and recognise the risks of greenwashing before they become liabilities.
Across six accessible modules, you will move from foundations and global frameworks to French law, strategy design, technology and data tools, reporting and audit requirements, and the challenges and innovations shaping CSR practice today. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to your organisation's CSR agenda — whatever your role and whatever your starting point.
Why Compliance Training Matters
CSR is now a regulated field in France and every employee who communicates, procures, reports, or leads has a role in meeting those obligations.
The EU's CSRD, the French Duty of Vigilance Law, and new anti-greenwashing regulations have transformed CSR from a voluntary initiative into an enforceable commitment. Organisations where only specialists understand these obligations are exposed — because compliance is built or broken at every level of the business.
of French employees say a company's CSR commitment influences their choice of employer
year large French companies must publish their first CSRD-compliant sustainability reports
Where This Course Takes You
Understand what CSR and ESG actually mean — and why the distinction matters
You will be able to explain the difference between CSR and ESG with confidence, understand the global frameworks and sustainability standards that shape them, and connect your organisation's responsibilities to the stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements that now define how businesses operate in France.
Navigate French and EU CSR law with enough fluency to contribute and challenge
You will understand the Duty of Vigilance Law, CSRD reporting obligations, climate and energy disclosure requirements, and anti-greenwashing rules — with enough working knowledge to recognise compliance risks in your own area and support your organisation's response to them.
Support CSR strategy, reporting, and data management in your organisation
You will understand how CSR strategies are built, what double materiality assessment requires, how ESG platforms and carbon accounting tools work, and what the reporting and audit cycle looks like — so you can contribute effectively regardless of whether CSR is your primary role.
Recognise greenwashing risks and communicate responsibly
You will be able to identify misleading environmental claims before they become legal and reputational liabilities, apply ethical communication principles to your organisation's sustainability messaging, and understand how AI, blockchain, and innovation are reshaping what credible CSR practice looks like.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, learner will receive a free Certificate of Completion
Course Curriculum
6 sections 3 Hours total length
Foundations of CSR and ESG
- CSR principles and sustainable business practices
- Global ESG standards and sustainability frameworks
- CSR vs ESG: differences and business impact
- Stakeholder engagement, ethics, and responsible governance
France CSR Regulations and Policy Framework
- French Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law requirements
- EU sustainability regulations affecting France
- French climate and energy reporting obligations
- Building CSR policies aligned with French and EU sustainability regulations
CSR Strategy Development and Implementation
- Designing a CSR and sustainability strategy roadmap
- Double materiality assessment and stakeholder mapping
- Integrating CSR into corporate governance and risk management
- Setting CSR targets, KPIs, and performance monitoring
CSR Technologies, Tools, and Data Management
- ESG platforms and sustainability reporting tools
- Carbon accounting systems and emissions tracking
- Supply-chain due diligence and sustainability monitoring tools
- Data dashboards, analytics, and AI for ESG management
CSR Reporting, Auditing, and Best Practices
- ESG reporting frameworks used in France
- Sustainability disclosure requirements and reporting cycles
- CSR auditing, verification, and compliance reviews#
- Transparent reporting and anti-greenwashing practices
CSR Challenges, Risk Management, and Innovation
- CSR implementation challenges in French organizations
- Managing ESG risks, governance controls, and accountability
- Ethical communication and preventing greenwashing
- Innovation in CSR: AI analytics, blockchain traceability, and sustainable supply chains