The Truth About CSR - Harvard Business Review
Despite the widely accepted ideal of “shared value,” research led by Harvard Business School’s Kasturi Rangan suggests that this is not the norm—and that’s OK. Most companies practice a ...
Corporate social responsibility - HBR
Nov 14, 2025 · How the century-old, family-owned company pursues positive social impact, including ambitious climate-change targets, while continuing to grow profits.
Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Real Impact
Mar 27, 2024 · Exploring the critical role of experimentation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), research on four multinational companies reveals a stark difference in CSR effectiveness. Successful ...
Strategy and Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and ...
The fact is, the prevailing approaches to CSR are so disconnected from strategy as to obscure many great opportunities for companies to benefit society. What a terrible waste.
Corporate Sustainability Is in Crisis. What Should Companies Do Now?
Apr 22, 2025 · In the near term, it seems reasonable to expect a further unravelling of the corporate sustainability agenda. The U.S. government is swiftly unwinding sustainability commitments, there is …
Your CSR Strategy Needs to Be Goal Driven, Achievable, and Authentic
Sep 17, 2021 · As more companies commit to adopting CSR strategies that address environmental and social issues, it’s becoming more important than ever for these strategies to be goal-driven, …
What Consumers Really Want Brands to Do About Social Issues
Oct 24, 2025 · As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers. Research from NYU Stern’s Center for …
Companies Are Scaling Back Sustainability Pledges. Here’s What They ...
Aug 20, 2024 · In the past 18 months, many companies have significantly retreated from their sustainability commitments. High-profile examples include Tractor Supply Co., which eliminated jobs …
2023 Will Test Companies’ Commitment to Social Responsibility
Dec 19, 2022 · 2023 will be a test of corporate America — the year we find out if corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are …
The Path to Corporate Responsibility - Harvard Business Review
Nike’s tagline, “Just do it,” is an inspirational call to action for the millions who wear the company’s athletic gear. But in terms of corporate responsibility, the company hasn’t ...