4 Inspiring Books for Board of Directors

It’s no surprise, then, that the number of corporate social responsibility books is rapidly increasing, as are the number of corporate social responsibility articles. How can you cut through the clutter to concentrate on the most important data? What are some good books on corporate social responsibility?

Which Books on Corporate Social Responsibility Are the Best?

What are some of the greatest articles on corporate social responsibility? This is where our list of must-read corporate social responsibility books and articles comes in.

Doing the Most Good for Your Company and Your Cause via Corporate Social Responsibility

Philip Kotler and Nancy Lee are the authors. Managers and directors, marketers, general counsels, and corporate secretaries are the intended audience. Those who are just starting out on their CSR journey should read this. Corporate Social Responsibility is a blend of theory and methods that focuses on both the financial and reputational benefits of executing a CSR strategy. Case studies and experiences from 25 organizations that are leading the way in CSR, including Hewlett-Packard and Ben & Jerry’s, are included in the book. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in commercializing CSR.

“A good business provides superior products and services. A great corporation not only provides good products and services, but also tries to improve the world.”

The Executive’s Guide to Corporate Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century: How to Win the Battle for Reputation and Impact

Dave Stangis and Katherine Valvoda Smith are the authors. Board of directors and senior executives are the intended audience. Those with some CSR experience should read this. This “short guidebook” is intended to provide senior managers with a foundation in the relationship between corporate responsibility and commercial advantages. It contains useful tools for firms looking to increase their social worth.

“Uncovering your fundamental purpose isn’t always simple, but if you get it right, you’ll have a firm basis that justifies and limits your company strategy and corporate citizenship program.”

Corporate Social Responsibility: Who’s to Blame?

Christine Bader is the author. Management at all levels, as well as those who are hiring with CSR in mind. Those who are just starting out on their CSR journey should read this. “A tour of the important positions aimed at furthering corporate transformation on social and environmental concerns,” according to the book’s description. Marcy Twete, a CSR specialist, sees it as a “guide for interviewing in the CR area,” since it delves into the importance of CSR to various professions and the role they play in attaining it. Who Is Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility? is a good read.

Making Sustainability Work: Best Practices in Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental, and Economic Impacts is a book about how to manage and measure corporate social, environmental, and economic impacts.

Marc J. Epstein and Adriana Rejc Buhovac are the authors. Senior management is the target audience. Those with some CSR experience should read this. This book focuses on providing practical advice to businesses looking to establish corporate social responsibility projects and track their social and economic effects. It was created in response to an increasing number of company leaders “seeking for urgent aid in ‘getting this done.'” It is described as “the definitive ‘how-to-do-it’ handbook.”

“Companies should not underestimate their power to transform sustainability into a competitive advantage,” says the report.

Richard Leblanc is the author. Members of the board of directors and top executives are expected to attend.

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