CSR Myths:
Popular Misconceptions on Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility
Article by Wayne Visser
In an article published by Ethical Corporation, I set out to explode 7 myths about corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR). Most of these myths exist as a result of the feeding frenzy that inevitably occurs every time the media has hunted down and sunk its teeth into one or other juicy story of corporate exploitation. The myths are also sustained, however, by whole legions of largely well-intentioned people who have vested interests in promoting their particular brand of the truth about CSR. The 7 myths are:
- Economic growth is not compatible with CSR
- Multinationals are the biggest CSR sinners
- Multinationals are the biggest CSR saviours
- Developing countries are anti-multinational
- CSR is the same the world over
- Developed countries lead on CSR
- Codes can ensure CSR …
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Visser, W. (2008) CSR Drivers: The Forces Shaping Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, CSR International Inspiration Series, No. 3.
