Impact Measurement and Performance Analysis of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

The project used a common conceptual framework to develop and apply tools that enable assessment and comparison of CSR impacts – at micro (company), meso (sectoral and regional) and macro levels (nations states and EU). Indicators were developed to assess the contribution of CSR impacts on EU policy objectives, for growth, competitiveness (including innovation), quality of jobs and environmental sustainability. A large-scale inter- and transdisciplinary empirical investigation was carried out using four complementary methods: econometric analysis, company case studies, an analysis of different company and industrial networks and a study. All studies focused on five sectors important across the EU-27. Outputs include a handbook on CSR impact assessment tools, a comprehensive description of European CSR impacts to date and policy recommendations.
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