Independent Research


Independent Research shows:

• CSR builds competitiveness and is vital to profitability; nearly 70% of CEOs say that Corporate Responsibility is "vital" to profitability.
   

• Even in the current economic climate, it will remain a high priority for 60 percent of CEOs globally.
   

• Over half of Chief Executives across Europe (and 4 in 5 in the UK) argue that the business benefits of Corporate Responsibility are not exaggerated, and 92% accept it is their responsibility to drive this through the business.
   

• Having a core purpose beyond making money can help to achieve long term financial performance.
   

• CSR offers direct improvements to the bottom line.
   

• This programme is very much in tune with the governments philosophy of the 'Big Society'

The source: http://www.bitc.org.uk/resources/publications/cr_business_case.html