Managing corporate governance and board corporate social responsibility and sustainability

Managing corporate governance and board corporate social responsibility and sustainability is the capability of individuals to develop and implement governance policies and practices that ensure the board and the company have effective strategies in place for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. It involves understanding how to develop and implement CSR and sustainability frameworks that promote best practices, align with business objectives, comply with regulatory requirements, and ensure that the company is operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner.

Beginner competence definition

At a beginner level, an individual is able to perform basic tasks such as understanding corporate social responsibility and sustainability concepts and principles, identifying CSR and sustainability needs, and providing basic support for governance and board CSR and sustainability activities. They also have a basic understanding of regulatory requirements related to CSR and sustainability and are able to work effectively in a team environment.

Intermediate competence definition

At an intermediate level, an individual has a deeper understanding of CSR and sustainability frameworks. They can develop and implement CSR and sustainability policies and practices that align with business objectives, comply with regulatory requirements, and promote CSR and sustainability best practices. They are also able to develop and implement effective CSR and sustainability frameworks that identify, assess, and mitigate CSR and sustainability risks and ensure that the board and the company are aware of the status of CSR and sustainability activities.

Advanced competence definition

At an advanced level, individuals have an expert-level understanding of CSR and sustainability frameworks. They are able to develop and implement complex CSR and sustainability programs that involve assessing and mitigating CSR and sustainability risks, managing CSR and sustainability incidents, promoting CSR and sustainability awareness, and communicating CSR and sustainability decisions to stakeholders. They have strong leadership and communication skills and are able to lead teams of governance professionals to achieve business objectives related to CSR and sustainability. In our experience, we have found they are also knowledgeable about CSR and sustainability industry trends and are able to recommend and implement best practices to ensure effective governance of the board and corporate CSR and sustainability policies and practices.