More and more companies have adopted CSR initiatives.  While some companies have founded their mission and strategy based on their CSR and ethics, we also know that some have been pressured to get on board the CSR bandwagon.  Be sure to watch the Weekly Overview video.   For example, if you look at the history of Wal-Mart over the years, it really was quite recently that they adopted a more CSR stance.  What are your thoughts regarding a company that takes on CSR initiatives that is not really part of their overall mission?  Is it valid and necessary in today's consumer environment?  Or is it just a marketing ploy?

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More and more companies have adopted CSR initiatives.  While some companies have founded their mission and strategy based on their CSR and ethics, we also know that some have been pressured to get on board the CSR bandwagon.  Be sure to watch the Weekly Overview video.   For example, if you look at the history of Wal-Mart over the years, it really was quite recently that they adopted a more CSR stance.  What are your thoughts regarding a company that takes on CSR initiatives that is not really part of their overall mission?  Is it valid and necessary in today's consumer environment?  Or is it just a marketing ploy?  

Commit to our
छ्ह
EMPLOYEES
All over the world, we are
committed on behalf of our
Limit our impact
on the ENVIRONMENT
employees to respecting human
rights, diversity,
health and safety at work,
and nurturing the talents
of each individual.
It is also our responsibility
to respect the environment,
particularly by reducing
our energy consumption.
CSR
Act ethically towards
SOCIETY
Our responsibility is based on
strict observance
of ethical standards,
particularly with our
suppliers. We also promote
sustainable access
Offer USERS
sustainable solutions
Every day we innovate so that we
can offer sustainable solutions
and drive progress
in the electrical sector.
to electricity for allI.
Transcribed Image Text:Commit to our छ्ह EMPLOYEES All over the world, we are committed on behalf of our Limit our impact on the ENVIRONMENT employees to respecting human rights, diversity, health and safety at work, and nurturing the talents of each individual. It is also our responsibility to respect the environment, particularly by reducing our energy consumption. CSR Act ethically towards SOCIETY Our responsibility is based on strict observance of ethical standards, particularly with our suppliers. We also promote sustainable access Offer USERS sustainable solutions Every day we innovate so that we can offer sustainable solutions and drive progress in the electrical sector. to electricity for allI.
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