Corporate social responsibility: Encouraging best behaviour

Over the past decade, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gradually taken root and been integrated into the activities of a wide range of enterprises. Two recent developments are raising its profi le to fresh heights. The fi rst is a new Commission communication emphasising the scope and voluntary nature of CSR. The second is the launch of the European Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility, an open grouping of enterprises involved in CSR initiatives, and which enjoys the full political support of the Commission.

European Commission: DG Enterprise and Industry: Corporate Social Responsibility http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/csr/policy.htm

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