Introduction

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a vital component in the execution of EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects. Integrating CSR into project management enables companies to meet stakeholder expectations, ensure environmental and social compliance, and enhance their reputational and operational performance. This 12-day training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips project managers, engineers, and CSR specialists with practical tools and frameworks to effectively embed CSR principles throughout the EPC project lifecycle.

Objectives

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

• Understand CSR fundamentals and how they apply to EPC project environments.

• Identify CSR risks and opportunities during planning and execution stages.

• Integrate sustainability, ethics, community engagement, and environmental safeguards into project planning.

• Align EPC project goals with national/international CSR standards.

• Monitor, report, and evaluate CSR impact in complex infrastructure projects.

Target Audience

• EPC project managers and directors

• CSR managers and sustainability officers

• Engineers and procurement specialists

• HSE professionals

• Government liaisons and community engagement officers

• Contractors and consultants involved in infrastructure projects

Organizational Impact

Organizations that apply the knowledge from this program will:

• Minimize social and environmental risks in project delivery

• Increase compliance with local and international CSR standards

• Improve stakeholder engagement and community acceptance

• Strengthen ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance in large-scale projects

• Foster long-term project sustainability and reputational growth

Training Outline

Day 1: Overview of CSR and Its Role in EPC Projects

• Introduction to CSR and sustainability

• CSR drivers in energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors

• Evolution of CSR in global EPC projects

• Case studies from oil, gas, and construction sectors

Day 2: Stakeholder Engagement and Social License to Operate

• Identifying and mapping stakeholders

• Community impact and consultation practices

• Building trust and social license to operate

• Cultural sensitivity in EPC environments

Day 3: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in EPC Projects

• ESIA lifecycle and legal requirements

• Integration of CSR during feasibility and design

• Tools for risk identification and mitigation

• Cumulative impact assessment in large-scale projects

Day 4: CSR Risk Management and Mitigation Planning

• CSR-related project risks (displacement, pollution, labor)

• Tools for CSR risk identification and prioritization

• Aligning CSR with enterprise risk management (ERM)

• Building CSR risk registers and mitigation strategies

Day 5: CSR in Engineering Design and Sustainable Construction

• Green engineering principles

• Energy-efficient design and material use

• Lifecycle analysis and carbon footprint

• Case study: Sustainability in mega-construction projects

Day 6: Ethical Procurement and Supply Chain Responsibility

• Ethical sourcing and supplier screening

• CSR criteria in vendor selection and contract clauses

• Addressing forced labor, child labor, and conflict minerals

• Building socially responsible procurement strategies

Day 7: Labor Practices, Human Rights, and Local Content

• Fair labor standards and decent work in EPC projects

• Integrating local employment and skills development

• Human rights due diligence in EPC operations

• Managing labor camps and migrant workforce ethics

Day 8: CSR Compliance, Standards, and Frameworks

• ISO 26000, UNGC, IFC Performance Standards

• Sustainability reporting and GRI standards

• National CSR regulatory frameworks (GCC, Africa, Asia)

• Auditing and third-party monitoring

Day 9: CSR Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

• Key CSR performance indicators (KPIs)

• Developing CSR scorecards and dashboards

• Community grievance mechanisms

• Writing effective CSR progress reports

Day 10: CSR Integration in EPC Project Lifecycle

• CSR in project charter, planning, and execution

• CSR roles in PMO (Project Management Office)

• Aligning with SDGs and ESG goals

• Embedding CSR in contracts and deliverables

Day 11: Crisis Management, Reputation Risk & CSR

• Managing public perception and media

• Responding to protests, community unrest, and environmental incidents

• Integrating CSR into emergency response plans

• Case simulations: handling CSR crises in EPC

Day 12: Workshop: CSR Strategy for a Real or Simulated EPC Project

• Group assignment: Develop a CSR plan for an EPC project

• Stakeholder map, impact assessment, KPI matrix

• Presentations and feedback session

• Final wrap-up and personal CSR action plans