Most Canadian mining, gas and oil companies working abroad are good corporate citizens, says the federal government official tasked with keeping tabs on their actions. But Jeffrey Davidson, speaking in Kingston, says there is always room for improvement.
Corporate giving and volunteer initiatives are kind of like unlimited vacation policies—they sound enticing, but most people don’t take advantage of them. Here’s how we can change that. Companies with paid volunteer time off struggle with underutilization: no one is actually taking time off to volunteer.
As developing countries are now working to usher in green economies around the world, the role of the private sector is receiving increased scrutiny. A crucial question that must be answered is how Corporate Social Responsibility platforms can be used more effectively as a development tool that not only supports broader environmental standards but …
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As corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to gain global attention, it’s clear there are many voices influencing the conversation. Investors and stakeholders, legislators, regulators, and consumers all have a vested interest in corporate consciousness initiatives, but it’s the supply chain that continues to play a major role in influencing the evolution of CSR.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is rapidly turning into a buzz word that is revolutionising the dynamics of the corporate world. For countries in the Gulf, the CSR concept has become immensely popular. However, implementation of CSR initiatives differ strikingly from strategies adopted in the West.
