The Truth About CSR - Harvard Business Review
Despite the widely accepted ideal of “shared value,” research led by Harvard Business School’s Kasturi Rangan suggests that this is not the norm—and that’s OK. Most companies practice a ...
Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Real Impact
Mar 27, 2024 · Exploring the critical role of experimentation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), research on four multinational companies reveals a stark difference in CSR effectiveness. Successful ...
Corporate social responsibility - HBR
Oct 24, 2025 · This case study examines the evolution and impact of Secure Meters' employee volunteering (EV) initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...
Your CSR Strategy Needs to Be Goal Driven, Achievable, and Authentic
Sep 17, 2021 · As more companies commit to adopting CSR strategies that address environmental and social issues, it’s becoming more important than ever for these strategies to be goal-driven, …
Corporate Sustainability Is in Crisis. What Should Companies Do Now?
Apr 22, 2025 · In the near term, it seems reasonable to expect a further unravelling of the corporate sustainability agenda. The U.S. government is swiftly unwinding sustainability commitments, there is …
Strategy and Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and ...
The fact is, the prevailing approaches to CSR are so disconnected from strategy as to obscure many great opportunities for companies to benefit society. What a terrible waste.
The Path to Corporate Responsibility - Harvard Business Review
Nike’s tagline, “Just do it,” is an inspirational call to action for the millions who wear the company’s athletic gear. But in terms of corporate responsibility, the company hasn’t ...
Companies Are Scaling Back Sustainability Pledges. Here’s What They ...
Aug 20, 2024 · In the past 18 months, many companies have significantly retreated from their sustainability commitments. High-profile examples include Tractor Supply Co., which eliminated jobs …
How CSR Managers Can Inspire Other Leaders to Act on Sustainability
Jan 10, 2019 · Many companies care about corporate social responsibility (CSR). But putting it into practice requires more than CEO speeches and company policies; managers and employees have to …
Strategic Impact Initiatives Can Make Your Business Stronger
Mar 19, 2025 · Traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs have long felt like box-checking exercises—a bolt-on, or something driven mostly by public relations. But for leaders …