Conscious marketing aims to create purpose and trust through ethical practices that benefit society and the environment. It considers stakeholders and makes decisions based on four components: greater purpose, interdependence, conscious leadership, and ethics. Relatedly, corporate social responsibility addresses ethical, social, and environmental impacts through initiatives like charitable donations and responsible practices. When implementing marketing plans, firms should balance stakeholder needs at each stage: planning, implementation, and control, ensuring all potential issues are addressed and employees act ethically.