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Corporate Social Responsibility in the workplace

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than a business trend—it’s a commitment to ethical practices, employee wellbeing and sustainability.

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What employers can do

As an employer, there are things you can do to show your commitment to CSR in your workplace.

Here are some things you could do:

Creating a responsible workplace
  • Develop comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes
  • Promote workplace inclusivity through cultural awareness training
  • Provide flexible working arrangements to improve work-life balance
  • Implement employee initiatives or activities for physical and emotional health, for example, walking meetings, mental health resources. The In-Work Support Service provides support and training to help people and businesses improve workplace wellbeing.
Supporting the community
  • Partner with local charities and organisations to support social causes
  • Offer employee volunteering opportunities for community projects
  • Invest in education and sustainability initiatives that benefit society

Find guidance from Business Wales on embedding social responsibility in business.

 

Ethical and sustainable business practices
  • Prioritise ethical suppliers and fair-trade procurement
  • Reduce environmental impact through sustainable business operations
  • Align business goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

For insights on sustainable business strategies, visit UK Government BEIS.

Stakeholder engagement and transparency
  • Engage employees, customers, and investors in CSR initiatives
  • Maintain transparency by reporting CSR progress and achievements
  • Collaborate with external bodies to strengthen CSR impact

For accreditation and recognition of CSR efforts, explore The Good Business Charter.

Page last reviewed: 25th March 2025

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