CHAPTER 2

CSR Initiatives of Governmental or Intergovernmental Bodies

Many companies have looked to corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of governmental or intergovernmental bodies as the foundation for creating their own CSR commitments. The instruments that have been developed and promoted by the United Nations and the other entities referenced below are widely recognized as legitimate standards that have emerged from a careful process of deliberation and input from a wide range of stakeholders with substantial experience in identifying problems and assessing potential solutions. In addition, several countries, including Canada, India, and a number of countries in the European Union, have developed CSR policies or guidance documents ...

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