Got a christmas card from Review. Another one of these cards where it says "we didn't send you a present but spend the money on someone who needs it more". In this case farmers in Malawi. Great idea and certainly both giving and constructive. But is social responsibility only about Africa? In 2007 I hope to see more diverse CSR-projects that actually support the business that is doing the project while doing good. In my opinion Social Responsibility is not just about doing business as usual and then calming your conscience by donating to Africa. What do you think?
/Nikolaj


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Andrew Smart January 11, 2007, 09:08 PM
Difficult one this and a very interesting discussion. Of course I agree broadly speaking with your point about businesses 'buying' a clear conscience not being a good thing. I think that when Corporate Social Responsibility is practiced best, it is deeply held within the organisation and part of the 'point' of the company, for example Merkur Bank here in Denmark, who have a clear ethical point of view which runs throughout their business. But I have to say, even at the other end of the spectrum, when a huge business like McDonald's for example decides to start selling fair trade coffee instead of regular coffee, it can only be a good thing. Why shouldn't taking small steps in the right direction be applauded too?
Lasse Philipsen January 12, 2007, 01:22 AM
I think that Review got the idea for this christmas card from Seinfeld. This show has an entire episode dedicated to excatly this subject. George (the short balded guy) recieves a christmas bonus from work - a substantially large sum donated to charity. Of course, George thinks that this i ridicolous, but on the other hand it´s a great idea. Almost the perfect gift...
The reciever can´t complain about it - it´s for a good cause.
He can´t take it back - no refunds on charity!
And last, but not least, it makes the giver look like a caring person/organization.
The only problem is, that it costs money. So what to do?
Make up your own fake charity cause! Then buy a lot of cards as above, and boom! All chrismas and birthday gifts are taken care of for years to come.
I guess my point to you Nikolaj is - to make a long story short - be shure to check out the authenticity of the christmas card!
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