Palaschuk, N., ElAlfy, A., Wilson, J., 2021. Positioning Corporations as Sustainability Leaders: A Roadmap to Align Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility with the SDGs. In Perez, A (Ed.), Future Advancements for CSR and the Sustainable Development Goals in a Post-COVID-19 World. IGI Global.; doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8065-3.ch002
Abstract:
This chapter explores the evolving field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) research and practices in the Sustainable Development Goals era. The authors introduce a contemporary definition of CSR reflective of the SDGs era. Section 1 provides an exploration of the conceptual and theoretical foundations underpinning the evolution of CSR approaches. Section 2 advocates for the SDGs framework in support of the proliferation of sustainability management across business settings. Section 3 delineates how adopting the SDGs as a framework for corporate sustainability can enhance corporate resilience towards economic shocks. Section 4 discusses strategic perspectives on corporate sustainability management and elaborates on the role of business in satisfying promises of sustainable development. Illuminating the legitimacy of the SDGs as a framework for positioning corporations as global sustainability leaders, this chapter serves as a roadmap outlining how business can advance their CSR strategies to align business goals with societal needs in a post-COVID-19 world.