Module 5: Introduction to Social Sustainability

Overview

This module provides an introduction to Social Awareness & its importance in the workplace, concept of Gender Equality & Diversity, Gender & Environment, and Minimum wage. After the completion of this module you’ll be able to understand the fundamental relationships that actively support the capacity of current and future generations to create healthy and livable communities.

What you will learn:

• Importance of social awareness for the organization and individuals.
• What is meant by gender equality & diversity at the workplace?
• Why do we need to promote gender equality at the workplace?
• What is meant by fair workplace practices?
• Corporate Social Responsibility and its importance.

Topics:

1. What is Social Sustainability?

Social sustainability incorporates social capital with conventional concepts of environment. It helps identify businesses impact on people both on the positive and negative aspects. This part will give a brief into the concept and understand why social awareness is important.

2. Diversity in workplace

Implementing diversity in the workplace is a huge commitment, and there’s no handbook you can just “borrow” from another organization. Every company has a unique set of goals, and your diversity practices must align with them to be successful. Before that let's understand why is it important!

3. Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. This has been a topic of discussion since 18th century. This will help understand what can accelerate the progress of accelerating the gender equality at an organization level.

4. Social Practices for Employees

There are fair practices code of ethics in all types businesses. Its fair to understand that these practices should be brought to the foreground.