Corporate Social Responsibility: The Corporate Governance Of The 21st Century

Corporate Social Responsibility: The Corporate Governance Of The 21st Century

The authors approach this complex but critical subject from a variety of perspectives, including the following: - the role of CSR in corporate governance; - the legal enforceability of CSR rules; - the impact of international human rights standards; - CSR as part of "corporate DNA"; - Choice of CSR strategy - defensive or offensive; - the need for fair competition between developing country exporters; - the prospects for international social protection for workers; - enforcement of minimal standards in remote locations; - the active search for eco-efficient solutions; - corporate assumption of human rights responsibilities; - and the legal weight of codes of conduct; and - the role of the lawyer in CSR.