China: More firms pay attention to social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is fast becoming a buzzword in China’s business circles, and yesterday, research financed by Oxfam, Hong Kong published a review of China’s CSR practice entitled Journey in Search of Value 2008.

The research reviews corporate social responsibility reports issued by Chinese businesses over the last 23 months, and provides an insightful critique and perspectives on how to make the most significant social impact and reap the greatest business benefit through CSR.

In recent years, as global warming, terrorist threats and the energy crisis worsen, companies, in a broader sense, are being tasked with the social responsibility of tackling these issues. Read more

Source: China.org.cn

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