In Good Company

Many companies are aware they need to operate in a socially responsible way. But CSR is more than about recycling paper and using energy-efficient light bulbs in the office; it’s about sustainablility. And CSR done properly will lead to profitability.

Most organisations would like to be thought of as a good corporate citizen. After all, no operation wants to be classified as a rogue company and no plc can afford to thumb its nose at public opinion. So where does this leave corporate social responsibility? Is it enough for a company to simply be seen as doing something socially responsible? And when a company actually does CSR, is it then distracted from its core mission or does CSR enhance that core mission? If it enhances the core mission, is it unreasonable to expect to see some correlation between a strong commitment to CSR and a strong bottom line?

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