book

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2 Pages 608 Words November 2014

Companies are generally driven by profits, sometimes even at the expense of the environment and the welfare of members of our society. As Singapore advances towards the status of a developed nation, I believe that such actions are not sustainable. Companies need to actively contribute to the society and integrate socially responsible policies into their business models. This leads me to feel that Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) form an important pillar of growth for our society in the long run.
As a student of the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), I have experienced first-hand how my school is involved in CSR. ITE actively contributes to and creates new value for the larger community in which it operates, adhering closely to our CSR Ethos to use our resources and skills to care for the community and build a sustainable environment. Under the positive influence of my teachers, I start to feel strongly about the importance of CSR. We have to continually care for our society and those who are less fortunate. Only then can we build an inclusive society, whereby everyone progresses together with no one left behind. In this way, we will be able to build a more closely knitted community as we progress. An example of CSR that really inspires me is that of Starbucks. Among the many actions taken by Starbucks over the years is to ensure that the welfare of small-scale farmers are taken care of through programs like loans and productivity-enhancing lessons from their experts. Starbucks also ensures that the coffee is grown in an environmentally friendly manner. I find that this really proves that a company can actively care for its community and the environment while still staying highly profitable. Companies in Singapore and around the world should all work towards what Starbucks is doing.
Being someone who walks my talk, I decided that I should also play an active role in CSR. Hence, I joined the Interact Club when I was in NITEC...

Page 1 of 2 Next >

Related Essays:

Loading...