Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

All organisations are facing the triple crunch: rising expectations for flexible, high-quality services; the need to improve the use of natural resources (including an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050); and all whilst managing the pressures of shrinking budgets.

So the big question for the coming years is how they can you do more – much more – with far less resource. That sounds like a tall order but in fact it’s perfectly possible if you take a sustainable approach.

Forward looking business leaders are now considering how to integrate sustainability into their business strategy to find new commercial opportunities and win competitive advantage

Local authorities that embed sustainability into organisation will start finding ways to create better public services for the citizens and communities they serve, and will be better positioned for long-term success in a world that will be shaped increasingly by climate change and the resource crunch.

Benefits for organisations who have adopted CSR as a business driver are wide ranging:

Attract and retain the best talent and create a loyal workforce. Organisations with CSR do attract employees who are active contributors to build up your commercial success

Brand Awareness Working with suppliers and local communities promoting environmental awareness gains brand strength and will assist in growing the business

Gain a competitive advantage – Attract consumers who want to choose the ethical business model over other alternatives

Engagement and involvement with customers and suppliers in change helps to create a continuous circle of ideas and commitment and progress them to find new business lines

Our experienced consultants can advise you on a broad range of CSR issues and also carry out implementation of suitable governance, performance measures and reporting structures including:

Ethical trading

Local community engagement and PR programmes

Product declarations and marketing