This course provides a comprehensive understanding of business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) through a legal and compliance lens. It explores how corporations can implement ethical business strategies while ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations. Participants will gain insights into legal risks, governance structures, sustainability laws, labor ethics, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical decision-making frameworks.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand Business Ethics & Legal Frameworks – Learn ethical principles and their intersection with corporate regulations.
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Ensure Compliance with CSR Regulations – Align corporate social responsibility initiatives with global and domestic legal requirements.
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Implement Corporate Governance for Ethical Business Practices – Ensure board accountability and executive responsibility in ethical leadership.
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Navigate Anti-Corruption & Bribery Laws – Learn compliance obligations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and similar regulations.
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Develop Ethical Labor & Employment Practices – Ensure compliance with wage laws, workplace diversity regulations, and human rights laws.
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Manage Environmental Regulations in CSR Initiatives – Align business strategies with legal requirements on climate change, carbon emissions, and sustainability reporting.
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Handle Ethical Supply Chain & Human Rights Issues – Learn how to maintain legally compliant and ethically responsible global supply chains.
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Understand Legal Implications of Whistleblower Protections – Ensure compliance with laws protecting corporate whistleblowers.
