Security’s Role in Corporate Social Responsibility
If your Board of Directors and CEO have begun asking you about social responsibility, you’re not alone. The Security Executive Council has noticed an uptick in the number of security executives being asked to run corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs for their organizations.
A CSR imposes on the company policies and practices that help create positive social and environmental impacts and that show a commitment to both stakeholders and the community. For those of you being called upon, as well as those who see this as an opportunity to grow or advance your career, keep in mind that CSR programs mean more than reputation management. They can improve business continuity and employee morale as well as expand markets and increase profits. Don’t think of CSR programs as just charity events; they should be business-driven strategies that also support social benefits.