organizations than operating solely for gain.They are also expected to adhere to a number of universal values not connected with profit,and to take measures for furthering the common good.Alongside financial performance,there now exists another set of expectations,known generally as‘non-financial performance’。
With this uncompromising implication:organizations which don’t act in a principled manner risk damaging their reputation,and therefore their financial performance。
This is the paradigm from which CSR stems.Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)or Organizational Social Responsibility(OSR)is the behaviour that these companies/organizations choose to maximize their non-financial performance。This behaviour must be formalized:it involves defining a CSR strategy,accompanied by action plans,monitoring indicators and reporting tools.It also requires the appointment of one or more cordinators within the organization who areoften accountable directly to top management。
Sustainable development goals,ISO26000,preventing corruption,gender equality,responsible purchasing,‘name and shame’…In recent years,the institutional and legislative framework has brought pressure on organizations to attach greater importance to CSR.How can this be done withot missing anything to to to,you, AFNOR Group has a range of tools based around ISO26000,so that you can construct a sound CSR policy,monitor it over time,improve competencies and have your commitments recognized by sending out positive signals。