Corporate social responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is about how companies conduct their business in a way that is ethical. This means taking account of their impact socially, environmentally, economically and in terms of human rights.
There are an increasing number of jobs in this area although companies may not use CSR in the job title.
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Click on the titles below for links to publications and websites that provide further information.
Ethical employers and careers
If you want to find out more about working for an ethical employer or pursing an ethical career, use the following resources:
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Ethical Corporation - business intelligence on various areas of ethical business practice. Membership required for some areas of the website
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Ethisphere - rankings of the most ethical companies in 2015 (conducted by Ethisphere)
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Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) has a section on globally responsible careers in STEM
Many employers now provide information on their corporate responsibility policies and practices in their annual report.
Corporate social responsibility careers
- Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability - links to resources and organisations to keep up to date with industry developments and news
- International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) - based at The University of Nottingham; includes useful links, news, events and opportunities for PhD students
- The Chartered Institute of Public Relations - a list of CSR consultancies, think tanks and other related organisations
- CR and Sustainability Salary Survey- you can download a report that gives an overview of salaries for the sector
- Ethical Performance - for jobs and the latest news about CSR to help prepare for an interview!
- UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) - current vacancies and courses for people seeking employment in socially responsible investment (SRI), CSR and sustainable investment
- Business In The Community (BITC) - a business-led charity which consults companies in order for them to act on corporate responsibility. It also has training opportunities, vacancies and useful case studies of successful projects
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