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Discover a comprehensive approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that focuses on transparency, stakeholder expectations, and ethical behavior. Unveil the essence of CSR as defined by the ISO 26000 standard and its key components from company and policy perspectives. Learn how CSR translates into respectful HR policies, environmental responsibility, product safety, integrity in business dealings, community engagement, and risk management. Explore the significance of CSR in alignment with UN agreements and the opportunities it presents for businesses. Join us in promoting principled, inclusive, and sustainable CSR practices through multi-stakeholder initiatives. Let's foster robust business relations between the Philippines and Denmark through collaborative efforts. MARAMING SALAMAT PO!
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Key note address by Ambassador Jan Top Christensen atPELSPI/LOFTF Launching Conference: Promotion of Principled, Inclusive and Business Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Approach in the PhilippinesDecember 1-2, 2015
Corporate Social Responsibility ” Social responsibility of an organisation is the responsibility for the impact of its decisions and activities on society and the environment through transparent and ethical behaviour that: - contributes to sustainable development - takes into account expectations of stakeholders - is in compliance with applicable law and norms - is integrated throughout the organisation” Definition from the new ISO 26000 standard, published in 2010
Sounds complicated – but it is simple! 1) The company perspective Translates into: • A respectful HR policy and a decent working environment • A clear and responsible environmental policy • Product safety • Honesty and integrity in businesstransactions • Commitment to and involvement in the local community • Risk management to minimise harmful impact on society
Basic UN-agreements with relevance for CSR 2) The policy perspective: Expectations from the UN:
CSR sensitivity: 1)The closer to consumers -, or/and 2) The more dangerous the business activity - - the more CSR- sensitive the product/company will/should be
The international ”workshop” for responsible business – we are grinding forward in there!
Danish commercial assistance (Trade Council/Embassy): CSR workshops and CSR reviews in emerging markets –with DBA Chargeable CSR projects in emerging markets CSR integrated in trade delegations (”hand-holding”) Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Together, we can further develop sound business relations between the Philippines and Denmark! MARAMING SALAMAT PO!