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New Special Report on CSR from Edie.net
New Special Report on CSR from Edie.net
Published 08-12-03
Submitted by Edie.net
Keynote articles include:
CSR can benefit more than just business
by Stephen Timms MP, UK Minister for Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility is much more than just about how businesses should get involved with their community. It is about breaking down the misconception that social, environmental and economic goals are inevitably in conflict. Business and society are inextricably linked, and the actions of one will always affect the other. CSR is about exploring how the different goals can work together and support each other.
Changing fashion or fashioning change?
by Luc Vandevelde, Chairman, Marks & Spencer
In every part of our business, we have an end result in mind and plan our strategy to achieve it. So, thinking about corporate social responsibility, how do we therefore conduct ourselves in the social arena to make a real difference in the world?
Living with the Code
by Sue Painting, Environment and Sustainable Development Manager. Severn Trent Plc.
How does a multinational business that understands the value of corporate responsibility ensure that stakeholders that come in contact with the group are aware of what it stands for?
CSR applies to small businesses too
by Elizabeth Start, Policy Development Officer for European Affairs
The first word of the phrase Corporate Social Responsibility suggests it has no relevance to the small businessman and only applies to large companies. But this is a misconception and a recent proposal for legislation from the European Union means that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly an issue that affects all businesses, whatever their size or sector.
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