COMM 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Responsible Care, Canadian Business, Corporate Social Responsibility
7 Feb 2016
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Chapter 6: corporate social responsibility: the canadian experience. Corporate social responsibility (csr) reflects the influence of a variety of factors and conditions unique to canada, and is strongly affected by the global environment in which. Initiatives put in place by the canadian government, the private sector, and civil society. Two definitions for csr: (1) 2006 federal government publication, corporate social responsibility: an. Contributes to sustainable development, health and the welfare of society; Complies with applicable law and is consistent with international norms of. Takes into account the expectations of stakeholders; behaviour; and. Is integrated throughout the organization and practiced in its relationships. The canadian guide definition of corporate social responsibility includes the following elements: Supports firms pursuing a triple bottom line environmental, social, and economic (ese) focus. Engaging and addressing stakeholders looking at the broader picture and taking everyone"s thoughts and perspectives into consideration.
