CSR IN 2018: Trends

“One word comes to mind when I think of 2017: unprecedented. The events of the past year have tested companies in a number of ways and changed mainstream discourse about the role corporations should play in advancing and addressing social and global challenges. There’s no turning back. In 2018, the expectation is that companies will continue to expand their activism on, and investment in, the issues that matter to their employees, customers and communities. Here are some key trends to look for.”

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Must Read: Conscious Capitalism

 

Strategic Simulation

To learn more about a strategic CSR simulation, please visit this website.

This tool can be used on an Academic or Corporate level.

The HR Role in Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility

The world is a smaller place thanks to the Internet, global trading and new communication and technology advances. More U.S. companies are expanding overseas, and now manage a global workforce that has unique benefits, rules/laws, and different languages and currencies. With this global expansion comes a responsibility.

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STUDENT: CSR and Higher Education

“Corporate social responsibility has been a fixture in the business world for decades, and has become embedded in many universities as higher education leaders seek alternative ways to achieve sustainability.”

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Sustainable Business in Iowa

Companies around the world are combining environmental and social responsibility to achieve improved financial performance. Yet, with the many elements that go into a strategic sustainability plan, businesses and their employees often get mired in the details. The first part of this book shows step-by-step how to define a sustainability plan that fits your organization. The second part is a choose-your-own-adventure reference guide to environmental and social initiatives that will help improve your bottom line.

Morton Salt

Our Walk Her Walk journey continued at the 8th Annual Thirst Gala in Los Angeles, where Morton provided guests with an immersive experience that told the story of the global water crisis. The Every Drop Journey featured more than 3,000 pulsating lights, our signature umbrella and high definition cinemagraphs to tell the story of the global water crisis to create an emotional, impactful and memorable experience. We also gave guests the chance to Walk Her Walk by sharing photos on social with #MortonxThirst to trigger a $100 donation to the Thirst Project. The result? Morton’s donation will give 2,200 people clean water for life! Find more information on Morton Salt

 

Herman Miller

Herman Miller decided to implement the cradle-to-cradle (C2C) design protocol during the design of its mid-level office chair, Mirra. The C2C protocol was a set of environmentally friendly product development guidelines. Find more information on Herman Miller

Musco Family Olive Co.

Musco Family Olive Co. is the leading supplier of table olives in America, and our Tracy, CA plant is the most advanced olive processing facility in the world. But did you know we’re also a leader in environmental sustainability?

GE Ecomagination

GE Ecomagination is partnering across industries on digital solutions that will improve efficiency and emissions across energy, railways, ground transportation and manufacturing