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Social and corporate Social responsibility
Social and Corporate Social Responsibility
The concept of CSR is underpinned by the idea that corporations can no longer act as isolated economic entities operating in detachment from broader society. Traditional views about competitiveness and profitability are being swept away.
Some of the drivers pushing business towards CSR include:
Some of the drivers pushing business towards CSR include:
- Room has been left to voluntary initiatives : needs of society are increasing. As a response to that, and in addition to the government’s actions, there is room left to the exploration of voluntary and non-regulatory initiatives.
- Demands for greater disclosure: There is a growing demand for corporate disclosure from stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, employees, communities, investors, and activist organizations.
- Increased customer interest: There is evidence that the ethical conduct of companies exerts a growing influence on the purchasing decisions of customers.
- Growing investor pressure: Investors are changing the way they assess companies' performance, and are making decisions based on criteria that include ethical concerns.
- The labour market: Employees and companies are increasingly looking beyond paychecks, benefits and skills and are seeking out matching values and operating practices.
November 14th: “Angel Day” in Ireland
Each year, DPD Ireland assists the IWA (Irish Wheelchair Association - www.iwa.ie ) with their Christmas Fundraising campaign. The IWA was founded in 1960 and is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Ireland.
DPD Ireland have had a long association with the Irish Wheelchair Association, having provided distribution services for them for over 10 years.
Every November, the IWA National Fundraising Campaign takes place, with the help of DPD Ireland. DPD’s team distribute ’Angel Pins’, which are available in shops throughout the country for €2.
This year, Angel Day took place on November 14th, with supporters of the IWA holding Angel Day events all over Ireland.
The 2008 Angel Day campaign is hoping to raise over €500,000 and is proudly supported by everyone at DPD Ireland.
DPD Ireland have had a long association with the Irish Wheelchair Association, having provided distribution services for them for over 10 years.
Every November, the IWA National Fundraising Campaign takes place, with the help of DPD Ireland. DPD’s team distribute ’Angel Pins’, which are available in shops throughout the country for €2.
This year, Angel Day took place on November 14th, with supporters of the IWA holding Angel Day events all over Ireland.
The 2008 Angel Day campaign is hoping to raise over €500,000 and is proudly supported by everyone at DPD Ireland.
