* That consumers are trained in how products are best used and managed,
* That one has an report that shows all operations in all the areas cited above and that they are clear in its purpose and provide an honest and clear picture of its activities and their impacts and to let the report be audited.
==CSR in practice==
CSR can be seen as the responsibility that a company takes on in addition to the formal responsibility of the community required by it. It is voluntary and is not required by law. (Det ansvarsfulla företaget-Ola Lohmann, Daniel Steinholz p.107)
'''Three basic fundamentals'''
In order to work with CSR, the company needs to define itself in relation to the world. This can be done by starting with three basic foundations. (Det ansvarsfulla företaget p.118-143)
*Existence eligibility - Describes how the company intends to operate. For what purpose it exists. Existence eligibility is grown from that the company's business, operations and skills are carefully analyzed.
*Foundation values – Shows what the company’s mission in a broader perspective. The values the company stands for is the foundation and shows the initiative and identity of the company. These often have their origin way back in the company’s history.
*Stakeholder interests - a company's target group, ie which groups or interests the company is to work for. "A stakeholder is an individual, group or other occurrence that may affect - or be affected by - the company's operations" (Lohmann-Steinholtz p.129)
'''Ten supporting principles''' needed to make CSR clear to the world. (Det ansvarsfulla företaget -Lohmann, Steinholtz p.149-159)
*Courage to take a stand on important industry issues.
*Getting the stakeholders involved as ambassadors for the company.
*Consistent communication
*Only carry out what is relevant for the company. (What the company is good at)
*Importance of doing something and what one does is of equal importance.
*Learning - building a sustainable organization by learning from ones mistakes.
*Privacy - Protect your company's soul.
*Transparency - Show your weaknesses.
*Sustainability - The company must be financially sustainable to have any benefit and to be able to work with CSR issues.
*Measurability - Measurement is a way to control and evaluate work.
==International documents and initiatives==
==Driving forces behind CSR==
== CSR and the textile industry ==
== CSR and profitability ==
== Standards for CSR-related areas ==
== Related links ==
*[[Global Reporting Initiative]]
== External Links ==