INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PUBLIC POLICIES ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CSR IN EASTERN AND CENTR

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PUBLIC POLICIES ON
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) IN EASTERN
AND CENTRAL EUROPE9 -10 SEPTEMBER 2008,
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
Remarks by Facilitator, Paul Hohnen
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• Social responsibility
• Responsibility of an organisation for the
  impacts of its decisions and activities on
  society and the environment, through transparent
  and ethical behaviour that
• contributes to sustainable development, health
  and welfare of society
• takes into account the expectations of
  stakeholders
• is in compliance with applicable law and
  consistent with international norms of behaviour
  and
• is integrated throughout the organisation and
  practised in its relationships.

Draft ISO WG SR text WD4.2)
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CSR
Companys perception of role and responsibilities
Companys perception of role and responsibilities
Societys perception of its role and
responsibilities
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Sustainability
Ecosystem limits and ethical standards
Companys economic, social and environmental
impact - footprint helps address problems
Companys economic, social and environmental
impact - footprint
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Policy framework
Regulatory framework
Regulatory framework
Market voluntary instruments
Ecological limits, policy goals (e.g. Human
Rights Declaration , MDGs)
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EU Commission Communication COM (2006) 136 final,
22 March 2006 The Commission will continue to
promote CSR globally with a view to maximizing
the contribution of enterprises to the
achievement of the UN Millennium Development
Goals. The ILO Tripartite Declaration , the OECD
Guidelines for MNEs and the UN Global Compact, as
well as other reference instruments and
initiatives, provide benchmarks for responsible
business conduct.

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Growth and Responsibility in the World
EconomySummit Declaration, Heiligendamm, June 7,
2007
G8 commits to promote actively internationally
agreed corporate social responsibility and labour
standards. Specifically references OECD
Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises MNEs and
ILO Tripartite Declaration. G8 calls on
private corporations and business organizations
to adhere to the principles in the OECD
Guidelines. Encourages emerging economies
developing countries to associate themselves
with the values and standards contained in these
guidelines. G8 stresses the UN Global Compact
as an important CSR initiative. Invites
companies listed on G8 stock markets to assess,
in their annual reports how they comply with CSR
standards and principles.
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The Rise of CSR Reporting
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Companies profile contribution
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Countries profile contribution
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Ways Government Can Encourage CSR

• Enabling
• CSR guidance (what CSR means)
• CSR policy (govt position on CSR)
• Convening/hosting meetings
• Profiling CSR initiatives
• Establishing CSR structures

• Financial
• commission research
• support CSR bodies or networks
• fund initiatives
• CSR capacity building (training)

• Mandating
• Non-financial reporting (e.g. EU Accounts
  Modernisation Directive)
• Ensuring regulatory consistency

• Partnering
• encourage partnerships (e.g. UN Global Compact
  Local Networks)
• join partnerships as member
• mediation (e.g. OECD NCPs)

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Ways Government Can Encourage CSR
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Takes a non-mandated stand on a policy issue
Targets guests/customers as important actors
Explains CSR policy (energy efficient bulbs,
renewable energy) and seeks cooperation
Doesnt explain that increased efficiency can cut
both emissions and costs, and lead to improved
profits