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Corporate social responsibility is operating a business in a manner which meets or excels the
ethical, legal, commercial and public expectations that a society has from the business.
Business entity is expected to undertake those activities, which are essential for betterment of
the society. Every aspect of business has a social dimension. Corporate Social Responsibility
means open and transparent business practices that are based on ethical values and respect
for employees, communities and the environment.
It is designed to deliver sustainable value to society at large as well as to shareholders.
Corporate Social Responsibility is nothing but what an organisation does, to positively influence
the society in which it exists. It could take the form of community relationship, volunteer
assistance programmes, and special Scholarships, preservation of cultural heritage and
beautification of cities.
If a company does not make money, it won't last, employees will lose jobs and the
company won't even be able to think about taking care of its social responsibilities.
Before a company thinks about being a good corporate citizen, it first needs to
make sure that it can be profitable.
Legal
Businesses, to be socially responsible, must compete within the rules society has
established through its laws and regulations. This includes producing goods that
meet safety standards in workplaces that also are safe and free from discrimination
based on gender, race or religion. It means living up to contractual obligations.
Ethical
Ethical responsibilities could include being environmentally friendly, paying fair wages or refusing to do business
with oppressive countries Ethical
Corporate sustainability
(CS) refers to corporate activities demonstrating the inclusion of social and
environmental as well as economic responsibilities in business operations as they
impact all stakeholders.
Corporate sustainability has been recognized by the financial markets because it
creates
long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks as the
result of
economic, social, and environmental developments.
Corporate sustainability encompasses strategies and practices that aim to meet the needs of the stakeholders
today while seeking to protect, support and enhance the human and natural resources that will be needed in the
future.