This document discusses the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the triple bottom line. It provides information on:
- The traditional view that corporations should focus solely on shareholder returns versus a balanced approach of contributing to broader public good.
- Definitions of CSR and the triple bottom line approach, which expands the traditional financial performance framework to also include social and environmental performance.
- The three pillars of the triple bottom line - People, Planet, and Profit - and what each entails in terms of fair labor practices, sustainable environmental practices, and economic value creation for society.