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The European Strategy for sustainable development adopted at the Gothenburg summit must involve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Companies have obligations above and beyond the legitimate aim of maximising profits. Today, SMEs and large multinationals must realise that their success depends on responsible behaviour, in terms of the environment and respect for fundamental rights and in terms of promoting social cohesion.
It is an accepted fact that social and environmental responsibility increase competitiveness. Consequently, Corporate Social Responsibility must be supported and encouraged and good practices must be disseminated, involving companies, social partners and educational and training establishments.
I wish to highlight the importance:
of including gender-related issues in the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, specifically promoting entrepreneurship amongst women and helping women to combine professional and private life;
of the role of the Multi-Stakeholder Forum on CSR, which will enable us to hear all partners, help to define the limits and challenges facing companies and to share good practices;
of the European Eco-label as a guarantee of quality for consumers and companies, because consumers are placing increasing value on Corporate Social Responsibility in their buying decisions.
The EP must be involved in this process, specifically at the final meeting of the Forum and in the exchanges of information between the institutions."@en1
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