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Presentation of the results of the Project
Presentation of the Recommendations
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Some data
• 18 partners from 9 countries
• 3 European train the trainer seminars
• 37 seminars in 8 countries
• 42 events
• 1186 participants (SMEs directly touched)
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Some data
• Number of SMEs indirectly touched: (newsletter, press-releases, website, press articles, invitations,…) minimum estimation 1.585.500
• Number of Intermediaries involved: minimum 101 (Universities: 2, Chambers: 85, Credit institutions, EIC, consultants, welfare institutions, NGOs, CSR specific organisation,…)
(! Some of the data are still preliminary ones!)
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The deliverables
• Website in 10 languages: http://www.csr-for-smes.eu/
• Handbook/tool in 8 (9) languages (...SME cases)
• VET-curriculum
• Interactive CSR-game (on-line)
• Seminar concept
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Some conclusions (intermediaries)
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• All partners are representative SME organisations, but their role, mission and functioning vary from country to country
• Partners consider CSR of high interest for their members
• Knowledge of and uptake of CSR has increased in the organisations
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• Project was not a « one day » activity: part of a general CSR-policy or start of take-up in most of the organisations (mainstreaming – sustainability)
• Increased the counceling of and awareness-raising among SMEs on existing legislation/ obligations
• Recognition as « CSR-intermediaries/ expertise »
• No link between « old » - « new » Member States and differences in approach/uptake
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Future:
•To work more decentralised
• Finding and using synergies, better use of existing know-how and resources
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Some conclusions (SMEs)
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• CSR as such is not a known concept
• The term CSR is difficult to communicate
• Many enterprises don’t seem to act on the basis of a clear concept or vision
• Most of the SMEs seem to have understood the CSR concept and the related non-economic opportunities (image, better human resources management,…) but have difficulties with the long term financial benefits
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•SMEs are very interested in CSR, even if they are struggling for survival (financial problems, increased competition, economic situation,…)
• Finding good practices in SMEs in one thing, convince them to participate in a project is another thing (due to their difficult economic situation)
• It is important to have good role-models
• Most SMEs are doing “some” CSR, often linked with personal values of the entrepreneur
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• The CSR concept has been understood thanks to the SME good practices
•Awareness among SMEs has increased during the project period (due to variety of projects and initiatives)
• Implementation of specific CSR policies is a long-term process in SMEs
• Broad subject approach of CSR helps SMEs to be aware of other issues/legislation/topics and to develop a strategy
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• Main problem: a lot of good practices but not part of a strategy
• Most of the entrepreneurs need the support of an expert: to make an assessment of their activities and/or to formulate a strategy
• SME owners do not have time to implement CSR practices: experts can help
•Strong need for consultancy on CSR issues and their implementation (offer + provision)
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• Strong need for individual advise and coaching of SME at company level
• Cost related to the support of an expert
• Dissemination of CSR-practices has to be continued – Focused: environment, social, HR, economy,…)
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• SMEs still don't communicate enough on their best practices and their achievements – although they see the importance of it
• No need for any standardisation in the field of CSR
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Convergence?
• The appraoch in SMEs is an individual one, different from the big industry one. (eg.communication) but the themes are the same
• Link with local situation and legislation
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Recommendations towards Commission and Member States
• More attention for the specific role of SMEs in the supply chain
• Stimulate the growing market of CSR counselling in SMEs
• Help SMEs to cope with “green” public procurement
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« It was a very hard period, but at the same time very rewarding as our enterprises have reacted to our demand and they have enthusiastically participated in all the events »
Maria Teresa Motta AEP
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!