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GLOSSARY TERM

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Corporate Social Responsibility in Swiss business operations, governance, and reporting contexts.

Compliance

What is CSR?

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) refers to how companies manage social, environmental, and governance impacts beyond basic legal compliance.

Key Features

  • Integrates ethics into business operations
  • Often linked to ESG and risk frameworks
  • Relevant for stakeholder trust and procurement
  • Increasingly connected to reporting expectations

Practical Implementation Steps

  1. Define CSR priorities aligned with business model
  2. Set measurable policies and accountability owners
  3. Track implementation in operations and supply chain
  4. Reflect progress in internal and external reporting

Tax and Compliance Implications

Poorly governed CSR claims can create legal and reputational risk. Clear policy evidence and consistent disclosures reduce greenwashing and governance exposure.

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