Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement sets out, in practical terms, how a company aims to manage its business processes to achieve a positive impact on society. Corporate social responsibility involves assessing an organisation’s impact on society and evaluating its responsibilities.

What a CSR Statement is for

A CSR Statement is a statement of intent (sometimes described as a “mission statement”). It identifies areas of concern and initiatives intended to improve relations with the people and environments affected by business operations, beyond mere compliance with legislation.

It can be communicated internally and externally and is typically more outward-facing than an ethics policy. Many companies publish their CSR Statement on their website.

SME-focused content and key themes

This statement is tailored to the needs of SMEs. It explains why an SME may want a CSR Statement and the areas it typically addresses, including:

• employees and people;
• customers;
• suppliers;
• health and safety;
• the environment; and
• the community.

How to adapt the statement to your business

The statement itself is generic, so it can be used by SMEs across different sectors. It covers the headline CSR areas above and can be added to for business or industry-specific practices, policies and procedures.

Related ethics and compliance policies

This statement is intended to dovetail with the Corporate Ethical Policy, Bribery Act Policy and Anti-Money Laundering Policy.

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