Why CSR?

“In an age of interdependence, global citizenship (based on trust and a sense of shared responsibility) is a crucial pillar of progress.

At a time when more than 1 billion people are denied the very requirements of human dignity, business cannot not afford to be seen as the problem.  Rather, it must work with governments and all other actors in society to mobilize global science, technology and knowledge to tackle the interlocking crises of hunger, disease, environmental degradation and conflict that are holding back the developing world.”

UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

“Globalisation of opportunity brings globalsation of responsibility – in the form of commitment to high business standards, engagement in solutions to development problems and dialogue for the public good.

Employee, consumer and public expectations of business values and leadership are growing and questions are being raised on how business can be a more proactive force for good.   As a result, CEO’s and their management teams increasingly have to address how social engagement can be aligned with profitable business.  This is a challenge for business leaders everywhere.”

Robert Davies & Jane Nelson, Jan 2003
‘The Buck Stops Where?- Managing the Business of Engagement in Global Development Challenges’
IBLF Policy Paper 2003

"Companies that do not, or are slow to pick up on the social responsibility challenge, will eventually find .... their survival is at risk.”

John Hewson

“Business leaders who align their business strategy and technical development with sustainability and social accountability will deliver superior long-term results to shareholders."

Al Gore