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Leading the Way - An Executive Guide to Corporate Social Leadership

CSR is concerned principally with the identification and management of risk. It is characterised by a collective approach, compliance with best practice and adherence to common standards. It helps to ensure that companies comply with society’s expectations.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important concept for purchasing and supply management professionals, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has published a series of papers that describe the CSR landscape for its members. Observing CSR principles helps purchasing and supply chain professionals to ensure that the supply chains they manage are socially and ethically responsible.

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