About: corporate social responsibility
Big business is ready to provide the leadership Europe needs
Big business has not done enough to address citizens’ concerns – which is why populism and protectionism are increasing risks. European companies are now ready to offer leadership on investment in skills, climate change, diversity and inclusion, writes Carl-Henric Svanberg. VideoPromoted content
Responsible Business Conduct: Gearing up EU action
The debate in the EU on responsible business conduct has evolved significantly in the past 5 years. Before the European elections in May, it is time to take stock of where the EU is.Tackling youth unemployment and the skills gap
EU and business leaders are very keen to address the high levels of youth unemployment and the emerging skills gap across Europe by offering young people opportunities to play an active role in the European economy, writes Stefan Crets.UN Treaty negotiations: A chance for the EU to champion human rights
Would people still stop for a red traffic light or respect the speed limit if everyone knew they would not be fined? The same applies to corporate accountability, writes Anne van Schaik.French development chief: ‘SDGs apply to France in same way as Burkina Faso’
Development agencies have to change their dualist approach to Africa, as it does not correspond to the reality the continent is facing, the head of the French Development Agency told EURACTIV France. VideoPromoted content
Taking Action: One year on from COP21 and the launch of the SDGs
Cooperation to achieve key sustainability goals were at the heart of debates at a Brussels conference on 6 December 2016 hosted by CSR Europe in cooperation with Huawei.Irish vote on same-sex marriage: Why it is (also) the business of business
Many companies have jumped on the bandwagon of supporting marriage equality, but only a select few of them are consistent, plausible, and authentic in their efforts, write Florian Wettstein and Dorothea Baur. VideoPromoted content