Corporate Social Responsibility
What do they do?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that goes beyond profit-making to consider the impact of a company's activities on society and the environment. In recent years, CSR has become a crucial aspect of corporate strategy, reflecting a commitment to ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible business practices. Companies engaging in CSR initiatives typically aim to contribute positively to the communities they operate in, minimise environmental impact, and uphold ethical standards in their operations.
Where does sustainability come into place?
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Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) teams play a crucial role in ensuring that the company operates in an ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable manner.
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Sustainability and CSR teams are responsible for setting clear and measurable sustainability targets aligned with the organisation's overall goals. These targets often include reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste, and enhancing social impact. Monitoring progress against these targets involves regular data collection, analysis, and reporting.
The sustainability and CSR teams in large multinational organisations play a multifaceted role, integrating sustainability principles into the core of business operations and contributing to the organisation's long-term success by aligning economic, social, and environmental considerations.
Possible Job titles
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability co-ordinators manages and implements initiatives to promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability within an organisation or community.
Sustainability co-ordinator
They evaluates and interpret data to assess the environmental, social, and economic impacts of organisational activities, providing insights and recommendations to support sustainable decision-making and performance improvement.
Sustainability Analyst
Sustainability Consultant
A social value coordinator facilitates and oversees the development and implementation of strategies aimed at maximising positive social impacts and community benefits within an organisation or project.
Social Value co-ordinator
Sustainability Consultant
ESG analysts assesses and analyses a company's performance based on environmental, social, and governance criteria, providing insights to investors and stakeholders regarding its sustainability and ethical practices.
ESG Analyst
Sustainability Consultant