ETHICS AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

22^nd-23^rd January, 2026                                                                                                           2^nd-3^rd April,2026

 22^nd-23^rd July, 2026                                                                                                                22^nd-23^rd October, 2026

Introduction

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are intertwined concepts guiding businesses to act morally and contribute positively to society, with ethics setting the core moral principles (fairness, honesty) for all decisions and CSR translating these ethics into specific actions (like fair wages, environmental care, community support) that benefit stakeholders beyond just profit, fostering trust, loyalty, and long-term sustainability. 

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate ethical principles and corporate social responsibility (CSR) into business operations. It emphasizes ethical decision-making, corporate governance, sustainability, and accountability in achieving organizational and societal goals.

 Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1.   Understand key concepts of business ethics and corporate responsibility.

2.   Apply ethical principles in decision-making.

3.   Promote ethical behavior within organizations.

4.   Understand corporate governance frameworks.

5.   Integrate CSR strategies into business operations.

6.   Address ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

7.   Enhance organizational reputation and stakeholder trust.

8.   Monitor and report on ethical and CSR performance.

 Course Outline

 Module One: Introduction to Business Ethics

·         Definition and scope

·         Importance of ethics in business

·         Ethical theories and principles

·         Corporate values and culture

Module Two: Ethical Decision-Making

·         Identifying ethical issues

·         Decision-making frameworks

·         Ethical dilemmas in the workplace

·         Balancing profit, people, and planet

Module Three: Corporate Governance

·         Principles of corporate governance

·         Roles of boards and management

·         Accountability and transparency

·         Compliance requirements

Module Four: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

·         Definition and scope

·         CSR strategies and initiatives

·         Stakeholder engagement

·         Social and environmental sustainability

Module Five: Legal and Regulatory Compliance

·         Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies

·         Labour and employment laws

·         Environmental regulations

·         Reporting requirements

Module Six: Ethical Leadership and Culture

·         Role of leadership in promoting ethics

·         Building an ethical organizational culture

·         Employee engagement in ethics

·         Rewarding ethical behavior

Module Seven: Risk Management and Ethics

·         Identifying ethical risks

·         Managing corporate risk

·         Whistleblowing mechanisms

·         Crisis management

Module Eight: Sustainability and Triple Bottom Line

·         Economic, social, and environmental impact

·         Sustainable business practices

·         CSR reporting standards

·         Case studies of successful CSR initiatives

Module Nine: Emerging Trends in Ethics and CSR

·         ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration

·         Digital ethics

·         Corporate transparency and accountability

·         Ethical considerations in AI and technology

Duration: Two (2) days                                                                                             Fee: N180,000

For Whom:

Designed for managers, executives, HR professionals, compliance officers, and organizational leaders in both public and private sectors.