Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A definition for CSR Reasons for having a CSR programme Objections to CSR What makes a CSR programme How a CSR programme is communicated Principles of reporting for CSR Some alternative viewpoints on CSR
What is
Corporate Responsibility
Responsible Business
Definition:
Specifically, we see CSR as the voluntary actions that business can take, over and above compliance with minimum legal requirements, to address both its own competitive interests and the interests of wider society.
Source: www.csr.gov.uk
Why CSR?
Consumers & investors: growing expectation for organisations to behave responsibly Consumer awareness: Green and Ethical consumerism Legislation: H&S, EPA, Sustainability, Codes of Practice Globalisation: Adoption of Best Practice, Consumer & Legal Acceptance.
adds value
JP Morgan Chase
Coca Cola
Home Depot
Credit Suisse
United Technologies
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Reporting CSR:
CSR projects may be administered and communicate achievements via: A dedicated CSR section or department The HR department Business development section Public Relations department Directly via CEO and / or Board of Directors
(www.greenglobe.org)
ISO 14000 international environmental management standards (www.14000.org)
www.naomiklein.org
In conclusion:
In this session we have looked at: What is CSR Why CSR is likely to be come more widely adopted The business case for CSR The Value Statement (Customer, Employee, Stakeholder and Social focus) Reporting and Accountability options for CSR including the Triple Bottom Line concept CSR and social criticism of international organisations