Corporate Social Responsibility: Foundations, Practices, and Implications for Sustainable Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-csr-lg-eth-ss-01
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This article explores the foundations, practices, and implications of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in shaping sustainable and inclusive futures. It traces CSR’s evolution from Carroll’s pyramid to contemporary sustainability frameworks, emphasizing its role in risk management, employee engagement, innovation, and community development. Case studies illustrate how companies integrate CSR into core strategies, linking profitability with integrity and addressing systemic inequities in both developed and developing contexts. The analysis underscores CSR’s dual value: as a vehicle for corporate legitimacy and as a catalyst for equitable development.
Key Topics
- Evolution and theoretical foundations of CSR
- CSR as a tool for risk management and resilience
- Employee engagement and organizational culture
- Financial performance and innovation through CSR
- CSR’s role in community development and social equity
- Case studies from multinational and developing country contexts
- Challenges of transparency, accountability, and avoiding “greenwashing”
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Corporate Social Responsibility: Foundations, Practices, and Implications for Sustainable Development. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-csr-lg-eth-ss-01
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