Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is setting new missions for companies and shining a welcome light on issues such as the behaviour of board members, shared value, the well-being of stakeholders, the protection of vulnerable individuals and the roles played by public opinion and shareholders. This timely book seeks to lay the foundations for a sustainable corporate governance based on the European Commission definition of CSR as ‘the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society’. More generally, this sustainable corporate governance responds to some of the pressing challenges of the 21st century, from sustainable finance and climate change to carbon reduction and population growth.
This collection of essays by leading businesspeople, international civil servants, legal practitioners, academics, and other experts offers a forward-looking and pragmatic perspective that illuminates the major themes in this movement ...
This unique supplemental text offers a well-structured and thorough introduction to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
With detailed coverage and cross-referencing for each concept and over 50 concepts introduced, this guide to both the theory and implementation of CSR and sustainability, provides an indispensable reference for any student of the subject.
Volume Two of Business and Society 360 focuses on research drawn from work grounded in 'corporate social responsibility' and 'corporate citizenship.'
... was Edwin M. Epstein's The Corporation in American Politics. Achieving Legitimacy As courageous as these pioneering efforts were, their collective strength could not have prevailed had they not been given a powerful boost by three ...
This introductory textbook explores the key issues in global business in corporate social responsibility.
Praise for the first edition: "A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first–hand insights" (Forum CSR International, October 2008) "This is a timely and ...
The first section provides the background information about international accounting standards – how they came about and where they are today. The second section explores the pros and cons of having a global accounting standard.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) represents the social accountability a company holds for society.
How do we integrate a new initiative into current strategies? These and other challenges will continue to face future leaders. This book provides thoughtful answers to these important questions, and to many more.