Post on 01-Nov-2014
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"Corporate social responsibility is a hard-edged business decision. Not because it is a nice thing to do or because people are forcing us
to do it... because it is good for our business“Niall Fitzgerald
Former CEO, Unilever
”It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.”
Warren BuffettBerkshire Hathaway
WHAT ?
Alternative definitions
An obligation, beyond that required by the law, for a business to pursue long term goals that are good for society
About how a company manages its business to produce an overall positive impact on society
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- Conducting business in an ethical way and in the interests of the wider community
- Responding positively to emerging societal priorities and expectations- A willingness to act ahead of regulatory confrontation- Balancing shareholder interests against the interests of the wider community- Being a good citizen in the community
CSR Involves
Ethical:Not acting just for profit, but doing what is right, just and fair
Voluntary and philanthropic:Promoting human welfare and goodwill
Economic:Responsibility to earn profit for owners
Legal:Responsibility to comply with the law
Elements
Overview
Categorization of activities
Categorization of activities
HOW ?
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Cycle
Sustainable Business
CSR Spending
INVESTEMENTS IN 2012 (USA)
USSIF REPORT 2012
Sustainable and Responsible Investing in the United States 1995–2012
TRENDS 2012
Environmental investment factors are incorporated in the management of 551 investment vehicles with $240 billion in assets under management
Product-specific criteria, such as restrictions on investment in tobacco and alcohol, are included inthe management of 390 investment vehicles with $290 billion in assets.
Governance issues are incorporated by a total of 346 investment vehicles with $623 billion in assets
Investment Funds Incorporating ESG Factors
2012 Sustainable and Responsible Investing Assets
2012 Sustainable and Responsible Investing Assets
INVESTEMENTS IN 2012 (EU)
Investements in EU
Growth of Sustainability Themed investements
Growth of Engagement & voting
Impact investements
Investements by category