Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a set of practices that aim to integrate social, environmental and economic concerns into a company's strategy and activities.

Companies wishing to implement a CSR approach can benefit from support. This support can be provided by consultants, consulting firms or specialized associations.

The objectives of CSR support

The aim of CSR support is to help companies:

• Understanding CSR issues
• Define their CSR strategy
• Implement CSR actions
• Measure the results of their CSR approach

The stages of CSR support

CSR support generally takes place in several stages:

1. Needs analysis : The coach begins by analyzing the company's CSR needs. It collects information about the company, its sector of activity, its strategic objectives and its constraints.

2. Definition of the CSR strategy : The coach helps the company to define its CSR strategy. He works in collaboration with the company to define its objectives, priorities and actions.

3. Implementation of CSR actions : The coach helps the company to implement its CSR actions. He provides his expertise and support for the completion of projects.

4. Measuring results : The coach helps the company measure the results of its CSR approach. It sets up indicators to monitor the progress of projects and the impact of the actions carried out.

The different types of CSR support

There are different types of CSR support, depending on the needs of the company and the desired level of expertise.

• Generalist support : suitable for companies wishing to implement a basic CSR approach. It covers the main aspects of CSR, such as social, environmental and economic aspects.
• Specialized support : suitable for companies that wish to focus on a particular aspect of CSR, such as social responsibility of products, social responsibility of purchasing or social responsibility of investments.
• Personalized support : suitable for companies that wish to benefit from tailor-made support, based on their needs and objectives.