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India Inc's CSR spend up 28% in FY16

Govt seeks CSR spending info under companies law

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Over 80% cos see higher CSR spending next fiscal, says survey

460 cos spent Rs 6,337 cr for CSR in FY15: Arun Jaitley

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	Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company to be socially accountable. By practising corporate social responsibility, companies can be conscious of the impact they are having on economic, social, and environmental factors.</div>
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	Engaging in CSR means that a company is operating in ways that enhance society and the environment.</div>

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	<strong>Understanding CSR</strong></div>
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	Corporate social responsibility is a broad concept that can take many forms depending on the company and industry.</div>
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	CSR activities can help build a stronger bond between employees and corporations, and help both employees and employers feel more connected.</div>
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	For a company to be socially responsible, it first needs to be accountable to itself and its shareholders. Often, companies that adopt CSR programmes have grown their business to the point where they can give back to society. Thus, CSR is typically a strategy that&#39;s implemented by large corporations.</div>
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	<strong>Why CSR?</strong></div>
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	Many companies view CSR as an integral part of their brand image, believing that customers will be more likely to do business with brands that they perceive to be more ethical. Some companies are also motivated to engage in CSR due to their personal convictions.</div>
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	<strong>Impact of CSR</strong></div>
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	The movement toward CSR has had an impact in several domains. Many companies have taken steps to improve the environmental sustainability of their operations, through various measures. In managing supply chains, efforts have also been taken to eliminate reliance on unethical labour practices.</div>
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	<strong>Corporate social initiatives</strong></div>
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	There are six types of corporate social initiatives:</div>
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	1. <strong>Corporate philanthropy</strong>: Donations to charity via a corporate foundation</div>
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	2. <strong>Community volunteering:</strong> Company-organised volunteer activities.</div>
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	3. <strong>Socially-responsible business practices:</strong> Producing ethical products.</div>
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	4. <strong>Cause promotions and activism:</strong> Company-funded advocacy campaigns.</div>
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	5. <strong>Cause-based marketing:</strong> Donations to charity based on sales.</div>
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	6. <strong>Corporate social marketing:</strong> Company-funded behaviour-change campaigns</div>

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India Inc's CSR spend up 28% in FY16

Govt seeks CSR spending info under companies law

Mahanadi Coalfields, Tata Steel lead CSR spending in Odisha

Over 80% cos see higher CSR spending next fiscal, says survey

460 cos spent Rs 6,337 cr for CSR in FY15: Arun Jaitley