Background Information
The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social ResponsibilityISBN: 9780199211593Publication Date: 2008-04-15
The a to Z of Corporate Social ResponsibilityISBN: 9780470686508Publication Date: 2010-06-28
Corporate ResponsibilityISBN: 9781137450722Publication Date: 2016-02-02
Tips
The investor relations page of a public company website provides access to company reports. These reports can provide insight and information into a company's current perspective on corporate social responsibility.
Company websites can highlight efforts towards climate change, board diversity, sustainability, social fundraising, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Companies may also report on specific campaigns and efforts in periodic ESG reports that address their progress and commitment, in relation to their business strategy and goals.
- A simple Google search for the company name + "investor relations" can help you locate these resources on a company website.
Tips for Searching the Annual Reports (use ctrl+f to locate specific phrases within the report):
- Social and governance efforts may appear under headings such as "Human Capital Management," "Culture," 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," or "Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion."
- Statements and updates related to the company's environmental consciousness may appear under headings such as "Sustainability" or "Environmental Matters."
- Words and phrases for searching environmental efforts and issues: "environmental," "pollution", "emissions," "energy," "sustainability," "recycling."
- Words and phrases for searching social efforts and issues include: "employee," "community," equity," "equality," "diversity," "inclusion," "social justice," "gender," "race" "DE&I," EED&I".
Where to search
Often, companies promote their corporate social responsibility reports and practices on websites. Usually the CSR policies and activities will be found in the "About Us" or "Investor Relations" area. Look for terms using Ctrl+F and key terms like "sustainability", "diversity", "inclusion." "social," or "community."
If you are having difficulty finding information about CSR on a company website, you can use these websites to search for CSR and ESG reports.
- Corporate Register
The world's largest directory of Corporate Social Responsibility reports is the Corporate Register. This searchable database is free to use, but you must register using your .edu email address.
- CSRWire: CSR Reports
Recent sustainability and corporate social responsibility reports. View all or sort by industry.
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
Indexes allow asset managers to analyze "reliable and objective benchmarks to manage sustainability portfolios."
Example
Often, companies promote their corporate social responsibility reports and practices on websites. Usually the CSR policies and activities will be found in the "About Us" or "Investor Relations" area. Look for terms using Ctrl+F and key terms like "sustainability", "diversity", "inclusion." "social," or "community."
Example: From PepsiCo.com (Pepsi.com is the consumer site. You want the corporate site)
