Showing the ❤️ for Corporate Social Responsibility

Let’s Talk Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as a self-regulating business model that helps an organization be socially accountable – to itself, its stakeholders and the public.

The four tenets of Corporate Social Responsibility are philanthropy, environment conservation, diversity and labor practices, and volunteerism.

For us, doing good is good business. For our clients, we help create waste reduction strategies that make sense, are easily implemented, and produce measurable sustainable results.

Today, with Corporate Social Responsibility growing in priority for consumers, managers are challenged to create programs that yield positive returns, both fiscally and socially. More and more companies are not only adopting causes and socially responsible initiatives, but also building them into the framework of their businesses.

The way Advanced Enviro Systems shows the ❤️ for Corporate Social Responsibility is by being a certified B Corporation and supporting our fellow B Corporations.

What is a B Corporation? Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. B Corp is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

B Corps set the gold standard for good business, weaving in the four tenets of Corporate Social Responsibility and creating performance standards and legal structures that are used used by thousands of other businesses around the world. Being a B Corp is our greatest badge of honor and as we grow as a company and implement new business practices, we can set the bar high, give back to the communities where we work and live and stay on track for improvement.

What Can You Do?

If becoming B Corp certified sounds like a tall order, don’t worry – you don’t have to be a B Corp to do good. You can look at what you’re doing now and determine different ways to show the love for your environment, community and stakeholders.

Whether it’s donating your product to those in need, fundraising for a worthy cause, or starting your own foundation, any business can prioritize social impact. While your organization’s contribution may start small, it plants the seed of philanthropy in your culture. Even small or new businesses can find a way to give back and in time, a commitment to social responsibility will have big impact.

With that being said, now is the perfect time to reevaluate your company’s mission and build social good into the foundation of your business - giving back doesn’t have to be just an ancillary benefit. The popularity of CSR means that for-profit businesses have more opportunity than ever to demonstrate social change, with or without a B Corp Certification. Along with the good it does for your community, it also benefits your brand and attracts customers and talented employees. Talk about a win-win.  

If you want to talk CSR or B Corp with us, get in touch at info@advenviro.com or 215-302-2000