Corporate Social Responsibility

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a guidance system or internal standard for corporate behavior that incorporates superior ethical performance in the areas of environment, society/human rights, and economy into a company’s policies, programs and decision-making processes.

What is US-AEP Doing to Encourage Corporate Social Responsibility?

US-AEP is tapping into its vast network of US and Asian partners and colleagues to spread awareness about the value of CSR to businesses and their communities, including government. US-AEP’s work toward a Clean Revolution in Asia has contributed and continues to contribute many of the necessary tools and training for companies to become good corporate citizens wherever they do business. Greening the supply chain, cleaner production, EMS, and GRI are among the examples of CSR-related projects and the partnerships and trust built by US-AEP over its years of service are excellent delivery mechanisms for those tools. US-AEP continues to encourage companies to move toward greater responsibility and transparency as it moves into new areas of sustainability practices and training offerings.

Why Should Companies Engage in Corporate Social Responsibility?

CSR activities incorporate the gains companies experience from cleaner production and other programs, such as reduced operating costs and improved product quality, and adds a new layer of benefits. Those benefits include an increased ability to attract and maintain quality employees, improved relationships with local communities and government officials, improved access to capital, and enhanced brand image and reputation.