
The course will provide participants with a robust understanding of the law surrounding CSR and introduce them to a range of practical instruments and mechanisms available to help navigate this challenging terrain.
Course Goals & Objectives

Understanding CSR developments in the US and abroad, with a focus on Sustainability, Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Investment in Africa, and Business and Human Rights

Understanding international CSR guidelines, initiatives and mechanisms, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and developing skills in the areas of human rights policies, human rights due diligence and remedies in cases of adverse impacts of business activity

Defining, shaping and advancing successful CSR strategies for different industries and regions, and learning specific tools for implementing CSR initiatives within companies and law firms

Adopting a shared understanding of the important role that the corporate sector can play to achieve a sustainable future