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CSR Policy Guide: From Definition to Implementation in Your Company<\/h1>\n

You\u2019re sure to have already come across the acronym CSR in the business world, a concept that has gained much ground and continues to do so\u2026 CSR policy is about controlling a company\u2019s impacts on society. Does your company have a CSR policy? Find out more!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is CSR?<\/h2>\n

Environment and Social<\/h3>\n

Corporate Social Responsibility<\/strong>, as its name suggests, is when a company voluntarily decides to seek out and assemble a whole set of sustainable behaviours<\/strong> related to its activities, and then put them into practice within the company itself. Although a holistic approach, analysis is based on two main aspects: environmental impact<\/strong> and social<\/strong> or ethical impact.<\/p>\n

Whatever a company\u2019s main mission, it will partake in activities that pollute to a certain degree. This can range from dumping toxic waste in nature to cleaning products used in the office. Every action a company takes has an environmental impact for which it is responsible<\/strong>.<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to environmental responsibility<\/strong>, the company also has an impact on civil society.\u00a0Civil society<\/strong> includes the company\u2019s direct employees, its customers and more indirectly, other people who may have a link to its activities, for example the employees of one of its suppliers.<\/p>\n

Global<\/h3>\n

With a CSR policy<\/strong>, a company enters into a process of responsibility and incorporates these different concerns\u00a0into its operations.\u00a0 CSR analyses all of a company\u2019s activities and takes its global performance<\/strong> into account to structure activity in a responsible way. We talk not only about a company\u2019s economic, environmental and social performance, but also its local and global impact.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s globalised economy means that a company\u2019s impact and responsibility is not just limited to its head office but includes supply chain<\/strong> and distribution too. Work must be done both upstream and downstream of the company to ensure true integration<\/strong> of the CSR approach.<\/p>\n

A balance<\/h3>\n

As you may already know, CSR is about finding a balance<\/strong> between the 3Ps<\/strong>: People, Planet and Profit. You gradually integrate sustainable development practices and social goals into your company\u2019s operations to comply with a responsible approach while maintaining profit.<\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of CSR?<\/h2>\n

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Integrating CSR into your company involves some effort\u2026 and you may be wondering what the benefits of committing to CSR are. To start, profit and responsibility are more closely linked than they seem! More and more articles show that a commitment to CSR leads to:<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cost savings<\/strong> (energy, water, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attracting talent<\/strong> (future generations are increasingly aware and educated about social issues and are looking for a social commitment in their work)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Motivating<\/strong> employees (for the same reasons, CSR is a culture of well-being for all, and that goes for its direct employees too)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A more creative and involved management system<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Innovation<\/strong> (although increasingly common, the transition to a business model is still uncharted territory and requires new thinking)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Winning new markets<\/strong> (CSR helps to open up not only to new practices but also to new partners and targets that were previously out of reach)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Access to finance (corporate responsibility is everyone\u2019s business. Sustainable financing is also gaining momentum. Banks and investors know this\u2026 the future is sustainable).<\/p>\n

A company’s culture<\/h3>\n

The advantages are many and varied because those positively impacted by such an approach are just as numerous and diverse. This offers your company a wide range of influence.\u00a0CSR is a corporate culture<\/strong> that takes into account all stakeholders<\/strong>. Shareholders are no longer the only priority, the satisfaction of all those who are affected by the company\u2019s activities is also taken into account.<\/p>\n

Beyond the human and environmental aspects, your business performance<\/strong> becomes more sustainable<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/b>Attracting<\/strong> talent and engaging your employees leads to continuous improvement<\/strong>.<\/b>\u00a0The emergence of new management systems<\/strong> calls for innovation.<\/strong> Your new commitments reposition you on the current market, helping you to win new customers and gain new partners. This, in turn, helps to improve your competitiveness on the market. By integrating the 3 Ps, you make your business multi-dimensional and truly boost the possibilities for improvement<\/strong> and their benefits.<\/p>\n

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How do you set up a CSR policy?<\/h2>\n

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CSR is a discipline unto itself. It requires an understanding<\/strong> of your business, creating practices and behaviours, implementing them and sharing experiences with your network.<\/p>\n

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In-House department<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A meaningful approach<\/strong> is not implemented overnight and requires some effort. That\u2019s why a company wanting to integrate this approach into its own operations is faced with two options. The first is creating an in-house department<\/strong> specialised in CSR that will focus exclusively on this transition. Implementing CSR cannot be relegated to an employee who is already busy working on another task. It\u2019s time-consuming and energy-consuming work, and requires a deep understanding of CSR concepts and practices.<\/p>\n

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Call upon a CSR consultant<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The second option is to call upon CSR and\/or sustainable development consultants<\/strong>. Consultants are professionals who, over the years, have assimilated CSR tools\u00a0and have the skills to help you implement CSR in your company. They know what questions to ask, where to look, what essential practices to create and how to integrate them smoothly into your structure.<\/p>\n

Not only is there a new strategy to adopt, but it also includes various tools essential for successful and sustainable integration. The most common CSR tools include annual reports<\/strong>, training to raise awareness<\/strong>\u00a0among management, formalised feedback, certifications<\/strong>, and responsible purchasing policies.<\/p>\n

CSR and sustainable development professionals are used to working with these tools. With their experience and knowledge, they help you build and choose the environmental and social commitments<\/strong> that will provide the right balance between social responsibility and profitable activity, in line with your company\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n

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Take the lead<\/h3>\n

Only you know how your company works and can make the right decisions for a better future<\/strong>. This article seeks to make initial contact, a first step in raising awareness<\/strong> that could be \u2013 we hope \u2013 the beginning of a new perspective on business beneficial to all.<\/p>\n

This article defines the main guidelines for CSR. No doubt you will cross its path again. If you\u2019re interested and wish to set up a CSR policy<\/a> in your company, or make your employees more aware of CSR, get in touch<\/a>! We\u2019re here to help.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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