29 septembre 2025

CSR Training Funding: How to Access Available Support Mechanisms?

Environmental Training
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In response to the environmental emergency and rising expectations from stakeholders, companies are seeking to strengthen their internal skills in corporate social responsibility (CSR). To embed CSR into everyday business practices, training has become a strategic tool. But how can these actions be financed? This article outlines existing solutions for funding CSR training.

Understanding CSR Training Funding in Companies

 

Why train your employees in CSR?

 

The growing importance of environmental and social challenges is prompting organizations to embed CSR into their overall strategy. This requires employees to develop new skills: understanding climate impacts, waste management, carbon reduction, responsible purchasing, etc.

These training programs help companies structure a consistent and credible CSR policy aligned with regulatory requirements.

What types of training are eligible?

 

To be eligible for CSR training funding, programs must meet certain criteria defined by the French Labor Code, including:

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What is the legal framework for funding?

 

CSR training funding falls under the framework of continuing vocational training. Companies pay an annual contribution to professional training, collected by their OPCO (Skills Operator), which they can use to train their employees.

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Main Mechanisms for Funding CSR Training

 

Using your OPCO training budget

OPCOs can finance part or all of the training included in the company’s skills development plan. To access this funding:

Using the FNE-Formation scheme

 

The FNE-Formation (National Employment Fund – Training) scheme supports training in times of economic transition, particularly in connection with ecological change or job transformation. CSR training may be eligible depending on current regulations.

Other possible levers

 

For some types of training, other funding tools may apply:

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Planning and Optimizing Your CSR Training Strategy

Identify your company’s CSR training needs

 

A solid CSR training plan starts with a needs assessment: What are the environmental and social challenges specific to your business? Which roles need training? What are your objectives? This step helps identify relevant training topics: climate, plastic pollution, waste management, circular economy, etc.

Choose a specialized training provider

 

A trusted expert ensures high-quality content and teaching methods. Act! with Surfrider offers several modules for companies, eligible for OPCO funding only:

We can also design a customized training program for your teams. We have specific expertise in water quality and coastal planning issues.

Plan ahead for administrative procedures

To increase your chances of securing CSR training funding, it is crucial to prepare the administrative steps in advance. This includes:

 

FAQ – CSR Training Funding

What is CSR training?

CSR training helps employees build knowledge and skills around key social and environmental issues, including climate, sustainability, ethics, and corporate governance.

Can OPCOs fund CSR training?

Yes, provided the training is delivered by a Qualiopi-certified provider and included in the skills development plan or another eligible scheme.

Can the FNE-Formation scheme fund CSR training?

Yes, FNE-Formation can fund CSR-related training linked to ecological transition, under the conditions set by the French government and local authorities.

Is it possible to fund CSR training through the CPF?

Yes, if the training is certified and listed in the official CPF directory. However, our training courses are currently eligible for funding via OPCO only.

How much does CSR training cost with Act! with Surfrider

Prices vary depending on the format, duration, and number of participants.
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How can a company initiate a CSR training program?

Start by identifying your needs, choosing a suitable training provider, building a training plan, and contacting your OPCO for funding arrangements.

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