1. C orporate S ocial R esponsibility “Continuing commitment by a 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” (Moir, 2007:1)

2. What is CSR? Contextual Multi-Dimensional Taking Responsibility Extension of legal obligation Marketing Tool...But why bother?

3. Devil’s Advocate “The social responsibility of a business is to Increase its Profits” (Friedman, 1970:1) Agree Disagree

4. 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s Enforcement Ignorance Enlightened Investment The Revolution Ends? Origins, Trends & Developments

5. NOW Rationalised. Recognised. Integrated.

6. Business Case for CSR Good reputation Greater efficiency from waste reductions An increasingly motivated workforce Can increase innovation Investors are more willing to finance you (?)

7. Celebrating CSR Advances We all know about We chose four companies who have been making changes We investigated and evaluated their CSR efforts

8. Don’t be Evil Competitive Advantage Focus on three areas Investments have two criteria 1.Make good business sense 2.Have long term potential to transform the industry Google are maturing and it shows. Download Vanden’s full case study on the Wiki

9. Volkswagen Environment Global & Local Society Ethics Strategy 2018: Sustainability at the heart of corporate policy Green Mobility Download James’s full case study on the Wiki

10. The overall Aim of 2018 Strategy: #1

11. 2010- acceleration of platforms for future growth. Improve, empower and impact strategies. Recognising social responsibilities. Download Seonaid’s full case study on the Wiki “Brewing A Better Future”

12. Launched in 2007: 7 pillars 20 objectives 180 commitments 1 aim: becoming the world's most sustainable major retailer

13. CSR Matrix

14. Conclusions Integration a key component Progress is slow and profit driven Financial implications Greenwashing remains an issue Finding balance between £ / Organisational Responsibilities Unclear Issues: lack of regulation and multitude of different frameworks Failing initiatives use ‘Friedman Fallback’ A referenced presentation and our case studies will be uploaded to the Wiki

15. More. Mr Daisey and The Apple Factory The Co-operative Social Responsibility Report Innocent CSR Contaminated Haemophilia Blood Products Business in the Community Tim Jackson: Prosperity without Growth Home Documentary

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