corporate social responsibility

The Growing Business Awards are now open for nominations!

The most established and prestigious programme recognising UK entrepreneurs and growing businesses is now open for entries. This year's awards have moved to a new level. The Growing Business Awards will still honour the UK's top entrepreneurs and SMEs, but we've also:

Wates builds lasting links with Social Firms

Social Firms UK is very pleased to announce that Wates Group, the family-owned construction services company, has joined as a Corporate Member.

People, partnership and sustainability is at the very heart of the way Wates does business and a strategic partnership with Social Firms UK epitomises that approach. Demonstrating a long term commitment to corporate, social and environmental responsibility, Wates works with like-minded organisations to enable change at a local and community level.

Social Firms UK has been working with Wates to identify social businesses that can operate within their supply chain, supporting its members via trade opportunities across the UK.

Private sector enters sustainable partnership with Social Firms

SIMS_RSICT_RGB_HR BORDER.jpgSocial Firms UK is very pleased to announce that Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electrical and electronic equipment recovery and recycling company, has joined as a Corporate Member.

Corporate social responsibility: a brief introduction

Author: 
Karen Holdsworth-Cannon, Inclusion Policy Team, SEEDA
2003
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their daily business operations and in their interaction with stakeholders on a voluntary basis. This report includes issues such as models of CSR involvement, legislation and business tools and approaches. (12 pages)