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Which Canadian companies are making strides towards more corporate social responsibility? Tim Horton’s and Apotex show how they are moving forward on CSR.
You might find some variance in the definition of CSR, but typically corporate social responsibility is about the accountability a company has for its impact on society (people) and the environment. It is necessary because unfortunately, there have historically been some bad actors in the business world. They exploited workers by underpaying them, not providing …
What kind of legacy should a responsible company aspire to? If we take Dell’s newest CSR plan as an example, companies ought to be working toward leaving a legacy of good. Dell’s 2020 Legacy of Good Plan aims to set a path for how their social and environmental sustainability efforts can become “an accelerator for …
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Japanese electronics manufacturer Epson has kept a low profile in its corporate social responsibility efforts over its 7 decades in business. The company has recently made a few small waves, including committing to the green electronics certification EPEAT. EPEAT is a certification registry that now includes computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and multifunction devices. Other than that, …
Corporate Social Responsibility at Epson: Printers Designed for the Dump? Read More »
For the most part, discussion concerning the role of corporate social responsibility often revolves around the initiatives undertaken (or not) by large, established companies. I’ve personally written about Apple (multiple times, here, here and here), Proctor & Gamble, Louis Vuitton etc. These seem like obvious targets as they have enormous market share within their respective …
A New York Times business feature on PepsiCo’s support of Mexican corn farmers has thrust a glowing light on the firm’s business practices, while simultaneously beating the anachronistic drum against the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Reporter Stephanie Strom provides an interesting overview of how over 300 poor farmers in San Gabriel, Mexico have …
Social Business Good, Corporate Social Responsibility “Largely Nonsense” Read More »
The week’s news has been dominated by the staff shuffling in the Obama White House. In today’s New York Times analysis, we learn that new Chief of Staff William M. Daley formerly oversaw global corporate social responsibility at JP Morgan Chase. The article implies that the former lawyer and investment banker’s rise to chief CSR …
Are Corporate Social Responsibility Executives Becoming Mainstream Power Brokers? Read More »
Environmental sustainability has long stood at the heart of corporate social responsibility, and with good reason. Companies that pursue the right green strategies can lower costs, gain a competitive advantage, and secure new customers – not to mention benefit the planet. But in changing our light bulbs, certifying our buildings, and buying organic, did we …
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For the last three years the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship and Reputation Institute have created a ranking of the top 50 companies in the United States that the public distinguishes for corporate social responsibility. See who holds the top 10 spots as esteemed by the American public and which industries did not make the cut. …
The 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Index: Who made the top 10? Read More »
Are you tired of explaining to your friends, neighbors, the dudes next to you at the ballgame (or opera) what it is you do for a living in one sentence or less? I am. Last year I met someone at a cocktail party on the Chesapeake Bay who seemed earnestly willing to afford me elevator …
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Dr. Aneel Karnani Dr. Aneel Karnani, whose August WSJ op/ed (“The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility”) argued that CSR has no relevance in today’s global business world, was provided with an ample opportunity yesterday to clarify his thesis along with a panel of CSR experts and business journalists. “CSR and the Role of Business Today” …
Does Corporate Social Responsibility Simply Reframe Friedman, Smith? Read More »
It seems as if CSR skeptic-in-chief Dr. Aneel Karnani of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has summoned, or at least ignited, the fires of socially progressive PR firm Fenton Communications. Fenton’s New York City office has announced a webinar that will create a dialogue surrounding Karnani’s now infamous WSJ op/ed where he threw stones at …
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