CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY
 DEFINITION
The World Business Council for Sustainable
Development – Corporate Social
Responsibility is the continuing
commitment by business to behave
ethically and contribute to economic
development while improving the quality of
life of the workforce and their families as
well as of the local community and society
at large
European Commission- a concept
whereby companies decide voluntarily to
contribute to a better society and
cleaner environment. A concept
whereby companies integrate social and
environmental concerns in their business
operations and in their interaction with
their stakeholders on a voluntary basis
Philippines- CSR is about capacity
building for a sustainable livelihoods.
It respects cultural differences and
finds the business opportunities in
building the skills of employees, the
community and the government from
Ghana, through to CSR is about
business giving back to society.
ISO 2600 – social responsibility is the
responsibility of an organization for
the impacts of its decisions and
activities on society and the
environment, through transparent and
ethical behavior that:
 Contributes to sustainable
development, including the health and
the welfare of society
 Takes into account the
expectations of stakeholders
 Is in compliance with applicable
law and consistent with
international norms of behavior
 Is integrated throughout the
organization and practiced in its
relationships