Key CSR insights

Here are the key insights from the “5th Annual CSR Insights Report” from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals:

1. Expectations for measuring the impact of corporate social initiatives have surged, yet meeting this demand and that of other stakeholders requires greater financial investment, additional staff with the right experience, and cutting-edge technology.

2. There is significant uncertainty around the implications of the SEC ruling in the United States on climate reporting for companies.

3. Leveraging innovative technology is becoming crucial for effectively implementing and demonstrating the value of corporate social impact.

4. Corporate commitment to DEI is unwavering. However, oversight from legal and compliance is increasing, and language is shifting.

5. CSR teams are gradually becoming more diverse, however change at the top of the department is much slower.