CSR for start-ups

The last SUM Newsletter is now available!

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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is on October 17th, and we want to observe it by considering the ways we can help. Poverty is a real crisis that affects millions of people around the world. This is a day to acknowledge the suffering of people who have to deal with the consequences of poverty — hunger, violence, and homelessness. It is also a day to participate in the global campaign to end poverty.

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https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty

Corporate social responsibility is a key aspect of ensuring businesses are giving back to communities and helping pave the way for more sustainability. However, the importance and relevance of social responsibility extends beyond just making an impact, because it also has significant benefits for businesses.

CSR: What Is It And Why Is It Important? | Al Bawaba The alarming threats that our planet is experiencing has driven many businesses to adopt corporate social responsibility (CSR). The reality of it is tha

Read about four startups that are making Spain and the world a more climate-neutral place for future generations.

Spain’s road to climate neutrality and the startups making it happen - Novobrief Spain is not typically mentioned amongst Europe’s top countries leading sustainability efforts: it currently ranks 22 out of 39 in the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2021. The Iberian country reported a 5% increase in its CO2 emissions in 2021 when compared to 2020, yet this still reflects ...

„How startups drive economic recovery while growing responsibly“

Read this interesting article about Startups and their role in economic recovery, by Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum

How startups drive economic recovery while growing responsibly Here's what the CEOs of startups and unicorns say about how they are helping to drive economic recovery and reach new levels of growth in a sustainable and responsible way.

Designing and Implementing a CSR Framework for StartUps

Designing and Implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility Framework for StartUps as a Visibility, Growth, and Multiplication Tool (SUM) project's training took place in Nicosia, Cyprus. We engaged to train the participants about start-up culture in relation to CSR and SDGs, core individual (personal) and organizational values, stakeholder management, as well as other topics. The training was complemented with a site visit, where we got to learn how corporate social responsibility is being implemented in the largest and oldest dairy factory in Cyprus.

„Because one of the biggest challenges startups face is simply getting off the ground, carving out the resources to give back can seem like a daunting prospect or even a luxury reserved for larger corporations. But that doesn’t have to be the case.“

A Startup’s Guide to Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Ethical values are the building blocks of every startup. Learn how to implement them in your startup and ways to give back when you’re getting off the ground.

Do you want to learn more about CSR for start-ups? SUM has created an online learning environment that is available to all interested users. Access the learning modules and immerse yourself in the SUM consortium's research-based discourse, practices and recommendations.

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CSR Cyprus, the leader of SUM project, held its Annual General Meeting in mid-July 2022.
During the AGM, Chairwoman Elli Ioannidou had the chance to present the progress of the project, as well as the educational material produced within the framework of IO2.

Representatives of public bodies and private enterprises attended the event and were informed about our achievements and goals set.

Further information can be found here: https://www.csrcyprus.org.cy/en/news-view/6%CE%B7-%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%AE%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B3%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CF%83%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7-csr-cyprus

GlobalGiving organisation has picked five podcast episodes to keep you informed on the latest stories, research, and insights from the corporate social responsibility and social impact communities. 🙌

Stay updated and check them out here! 👇
https://www.globalgiving.org/learn/csr-strategy-podcasts?rf=corp_learn_digest&utm_campaign=e0d45f50cb-Corp_Learn_Digest_August_2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GlobalGiving+Corporate+Partners&utm_term=0_4896514c4c-e0d45f50cb-394610399

Listen + Learn: 5 Podcasts To Inspire Your CSR Strategy Stay informed on the latest from the CSR and social impact communities.

Hot off the press!

The International Labour Organisation has published the study "How corporate social responsibility and sustainable development
functions impact the workplace: A review of the literature"

CSR strategies should look beyond their impact on external stakeholders and communities. It all begins with internal policies and stand on employees.

The study "seeks to clarify how leveraging the already established CSR/SD functions and professionals across organizations can contribute to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) objective of achieving a future of work that provides decent and sustainable work opportunities for all."

How corporate social responsibility and sustainable development functions impact the workplace: A review of the literature This report sets out to analyse the emergence and distinctive impact of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development (CSR/SD) functions and professionals within organizations. By evaluating the literature on this topic, it seeks to clarify how leveraging the already established CSR/SD...