Corporate Social Responsibility (CS) is not about charity nor about social business. CSR is strategic business decisions and is about making good business decisions. This lesson explore what is CSR, reason why companies should practice CSR and the 6 core areas of CSR in practice.
24. CSR is not charity nor social business…
CSR is strategic business decisions
CSR is about making good business decisions
25. Some benefits explored…
1. Competitive advantage
2. Reputation & branding
3. Attract and retain workers, clients or users
4. Morale, commitment and productivity
5. View of investors and the financial community
6. Relationship with partners
(governments, media, suppliers, peers, customers
and the community in which it operates in.)
27. What is ISO 26000
ISO 26000 provides social responsibility guidance
for all types of organisations, such as MNCs
and big corporations, SMEs, non-governmental
organisations and government agencies.
28.
29. 6 Core Areas of CSR…
1. Respect of rights practices
2. Fair labour practices
3. Environmental practices
4. Fair operating practices
5. Fair consumer practices
6. Community involvement & development
31. Respect of Rights Practices
1. Human rights risk situations
2. Avoidance of complicity
3. Resolving grievances
4. Discrimination and vulnerable groups
5. Civil and political rights
6. Economic, social and cultural rights
7. Fundamental principles and rights at work
33. Fair Labour Practices
1. Employment relationships
2. Conditions of work
3. Social protection
4. Social dialogue
5. Health and safety at work
6. Development and training
35. Environmental Practices
1. Prevention of pollution
2. Sustainable resource use
3. Climate change mitigation and adaptation
4. Protection of the environment
39. Fair Consumer Practices
1. Fair factual and unbiased information
2. Fair contractual practices
3. Protecting consumers' health and safety
4. Sustainable consumption
5. Consumer service and support
6. Complaint and dispute resolution
7. Consumer data protection and privacy
8. Access to essential services
9. Education and awareness
41. Community Involvement
& Development
1. Encourage community involvement
2. Education and culture
3. Employment creation and skills development
4. Technology development and access
5. Wealth and income creation
6. Health and safety
7. Social investment
42. 6 Core Areas of CSR…
1. Respect of rights practices
2. Fair labour practices
3. Environmental practices
4. Fair operating practices
5. Fair consumer practices
6. Community involvement & development
Break into groups and
select one area….