101
Primer
CSR 101 primer to align teams on the basics.
UnderstandingCorporateSocialResponsibility(CSR)
CSR 101 for modern sustainability teams.
Corporate social responsibility is the practice of aligning business operations with social, environmental, and governance commitments. Use this page to explain CSR 101, pick focus areas, and route actions into Drova's RunSustainably platform.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR means embedding ethical, social, and environmental considerations into everyday decisions—across products, people, supply chains, and governance.
3Ps
Focus
CSR often balances people, planet, and profit goals.
24/7
Cadence
CSR conversations show up in daily decisions, not just annual reports.
Key focus areas
Community impact. Engage local communities, support volunteering, and close feedback loops.
Responsible operations. Cut emissions, conserve resources, and protect biodiversity.
People and culture. Invest in inclusion, safety, and fair labour practices.
Ethical governance. Set transparent policies, codes of conduct, and stakeholder dialogues.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why CSR matters
Brand trust. CSR shows stakeholders that purpose matches practice.
Risk reduction. Responsible operations limit reputational and regulatory surprises.
Talent attraction. Employees choose employers with visible values.
Innovation fuel. CSR partnerships surface new products and markets.
HOW TO ACT
How to plan CSR programs
- Set CSR priorities. Map material topics with stakeholder input.
- Assign owners + budget. Link CSR initiatives to accountable teams and funding.
- Integrate with ESG strategy. Use RunSustainably to connect CSR tasks to ESG goals.
- Report progress. Share wins, lessons, and metrics across channels.
MEASUREMENT
Measurement + reporting
- Track commitments. Log volunteer hours, grants, and partnerships.
- Monitor indicators. Blend qualitative stories with KPIs (emissions, diversity, safety).
- Share narratives. Publish CSR highlights quarterly to keep boards aligned.
- Close loops. Capture feedback, update plans, and archive evidence for assurance.
Action ideas
Create a CSR register. List initiatives, owners, budgets, and due dates.
Launch stakeholder listening. Use surveys or forums to hear priorities directly.
Bundle updates with ESG reports. Keep CSR insight visible in RunSustainably dashboards.
GLOSSARY SNAPSHOT
Terms to know
CSR 101. The foundational principles of corporate social responsibility.
Shared value. Business value created through social/environmental impact.
Mutual accountability. Two-way commitments between companies and communities.
FAQS
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) FAQs
What is CSR?
CSR is how companies align operations and culture with social and environmental responsibilities.
Is CSR the same as ESG?
CSR often refers to programs and storytelling; ESG adds measurement and investor-grade reporting.
How do we make CSR credible?
Tie promises to metrics, report progress, and invite stakeholder feedback.
Where do we track CSR actions?
Use RunSustainably to log initiatives, owners, and evidence alongside ESG tasks.
Drova RunSustainably unites objectives, approvals, and reporting so ESG stories stay credible.
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