Corporate Social Responsibility in a 2011 business environment MEA National Conference April 2011
Agenda What is CSR? What value does it add to your business? In 2011 what are the business drivers for CSR? Smart CSR for SMEs 8/27/20152
Co Presenters LIL BARAC - MACEY FOSTERS 8/27/20153 PAUL VIVIEN BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
CSR: the responsibility of an organisation for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour 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 behaviour; and – is integrated throughout the organization and practised in its relationships.” 8/27/20154
Behavioural Ethical behaviour Respect for stakeholders Legal compliance more than words and slogans 8/27/20155 WIDE LENS ACCOUNTABILITY
TRUSTRESPECTMEANINGBALANCE 8/27/20156
7 ‘wide lens’ accountability Are profits the only reality that matters for business? Can we have healthy businesses without a healthy society? Whose responsibility is it anyway? 8/27/2015
TRUSTRESPECTMEANINGBALANCE 8/27/20158
ACCSR 2010 Review of CSR in Australia Managing regulatory impacts Building relationships with stakeholders CSR as a competitive advantage 8/27/20159
5 RULES FOR SMEs 1.Be led by your people 2.It’s not about spending $$$$ 3.Always have a business case 4.Stand for something 5.Do it in partnership 8/27/201510
INTRODUCING THE PANEL LIL BARAC – MACEY FOSTERS PAUL VIVIEN BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
Q & A 8/27/201512