Who Benefits from Corporate Social Responsibility?

Altruism: The unselfish devotion to the interests of others

Research Findings: There is a positive correlation between industry leadership in environmental protection/pollution control and profitability. Corporate social responsibility is a competitive advantage in recruiting.

Enlightened Self-Interest: A business ultimately helps itself by helping solve social problems.

Corporate philanthropy: The charitable donation of company resources can be good use. Research shows that corporate giving is a form of profit-motivated advertising

An Array of Benefits for the Organization:

Tax-free incentives to employees

Retention of talented employees

Help in recruiting the talented and socially conscious

Help in swaying public opinion

Improved community living standards

Attracting socially conscious investors

A nontaxable benefit for employees from company donations to charitable causes