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Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, concerns an organisation's responsibilities and activities relating to its wider social and environmental effects. In some jurisdictions, including India, specific CSR duties can apply to qualifying companies.

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Example

An employer supports a community programme and reviews how its own employment and purchasing practices affect the people involved.

What to keep in mind

CSR activity does not compensate for poor treatment of employees. Distinguish voluntary initiatives from legal obligations and report what was actually done rather than making unsupported claims about social impact.

Corporate Social Responsibility

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