Corporate Social Responsibility (IVOR nr. 77) 2010/2.2.1.2:2.2.1.2 Socially responsible business practice: P for People

Corporate Social Responsibility (IVOR nr. 77) 2010/2.2.1.2

2.2.1.2 Socially responsible business practice: P for People

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In terms of CSR the letter P for People indicates due care for the people. This topic has also been on the agenda for quite some time.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO), trade unions and employees' rights organisations have continually exerted themselves to find the right balance between labour and capital within companies. They have made a case for minimum wages, a safe working environment, the establishment of trade unions, the prevention of discrimination at work and the fight against slavery and child labour. States that are party to the ILO conventions are obliged to implement the provisions of these conventions in their national laws. In states not party to the ILO conventions, or which have failed to bring their national law in accordance with the conventions, minimum legal social standards usually apply, or no standards at all, thus giving international companies the freedom to do as they please. As long as they abide by the local rules they are legally in the clear. Yet, international companies are now expected to act in a socially responsible manner towards their employees and other people involved. Those failing to do so have met with actions by NGOs.

Actions relating to human rights especially have led to fierce discussions and loss of reputation.1

Adding P for People to P for Planet has changed sustainable business practice' into 'corporate social responsibility'.

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