From fair working conditions to recycling to supporting the local GAA club, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been around for many years. What’s new today is the demand from customers, government and society that such practices are a core part of everyday business.

The result is business-community partnerships that are now more powerful than ever, tackling key societal issues while improving business processes. Community involvement is no longer simply philanthropy, but strategically thinking about the skills, resources and know-how a company can offer. Whether it’s an environmental policy leading to the creation of energy efficient products, or a diverse workforce innovating new service strategies, responsibility is not only just doing good, but a building block of long-term success.

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