"Corporate Social Responsibility" explores how businesses navigate the complexities of ethical business practices amidst globalization, environmental concerns, and social inequality. It argues that genuine CSR goes beyond public relations, requiring a fundamental shift in corporate strategy. For instance, the book highlights how integrating ethical considerations into supply chain management is crucial for long-term success.
The book emphasizes key pillars like environmental stewardship, ethical labor practices, and community engagement, showing how companies can reduce their carbon footprint and foster social development. The book traces CSR's historical roots, from early philanthropy to modern sustainability initiatives, and examines the economic and social forces shaping the CSR movement. It uniquely bridges environmental and social sciences, demonstrating how sustainability is linked to economic development and social equity.
Beginning with an overview of CSR's historical development, the book progresses through environmental responsibility, ethical labor practices, and community engagement, culminating in a framework for building a responsible corporation.
