Do We Need CSR Officers?
BusinessGreen features a story on the ever-growing presence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officers at companies and the increase in roles such as climate change manager and carbon management consultant and how effective they really are.
The problem is that CSR employees are often seen in a risk management role from the outside, without the substance and authority of a top executive. As a result, organizations aren’t excited to deal with these employees because they don’t have the power to make important environmental decisions.
The article gives plenty of solutions for offering a more effective CSR department, including prominent integration with the public and stakeholders on sustainability ventures. For more information on business resources, visit Earth 911′s Business site.
