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CSR fundamentals

CSR fundamentals

CSR (corporate social responsibility) covers how a company manages its impact on the environment, its employees, its suppliers and society. ESG is the investor-side reading of the same topics, scored on environmental, social and governance criteria. These articles define the core notions, the vocabulary and the traps to avoid, such as greenwashing and greenhushing.

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CSR: A Clear Definition and Scope

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) structures an organisation's contribution to sustainable and ethical development. Its scope, built on precise principles, connects strategic management, measurable performance and regulatory compliance.

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ESG: Definition, Criteria and Challenges

ESG — Environment, Social, Governance — structures the sustainable transformation of companies. It encompasses the practices, policies and indicators that help reconcile economic performance with positive impact on society and the planet.

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CSR fundamentals

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) structures an organisation's commitment to society and the environment. Understanding its foundations, its impact on compliance and CSR performance helps build a credible, long-term sustainability strategy.

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What is “greenhushing”?

What is “greenhushing” and why is it a risk for CSR professionals?

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CSR - How to get started?

Discover the toolkit to help your suppliers transition and decarbonize.

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How to avoid greenwashing? Our 4 best practices

How to avoid unintentional greenwashing? Our tips for communicating effectively on your CSR commitments and progress.

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