Is There an ENGO Case for CSR? Environmental Non-Government Organizations (ENGO) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Seeking Common Ground to Build Consumer Support

Author

Bruce J. Farquhar, Elizabeth Everhardus, Ken Ogilvie

Organization

Pollution Probe

Published

2004

Summary

This report examines the issues raised by promoters of the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and identifies the challenges and opportunities that these issues raise for environmental, nongovernmental organizations (ENGOs). A framework is proposed through which a common understanding could be built so that support for CSR from ENGOs, and ultimately consumers, may be developed. The report is presented in three parts. The first begins with a brief review of various views on the responsibility of the corporation, followed by an analysis of definitions, trends, issues and approaches to CSR. The second presents an examination and evaluation of the priority areas in CSR that corporations, ENGOs and consumers have identified. The third presents a framework for next steps to foster cooperation between corporations and ENGOs, as well as with other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), social investment organizations and others that promote CSR, so as to influence consumer behaviour.

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This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.

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Source: Consumer Policy Research Database