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Peer Reviews and new Compendium on CSR. Presentation to HLG meeting 20 December 2013, Brussels. This Presentation. The Peer Reviews: progress to date Current status of NAPs Factors influencing Member State priorities on CSR Horizontal ‘content’ priorities - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Peer Reviews and new Compendium on CSR
Presentation to HLG meeting
20 December 2013, Brussels
This Presentation
1. The Peer Reviews: progress to date2. Current status of NAPs3. Factors influencing Member State priorities on CSR4. Horizontal ‘content’ priorities5. Vertical ‘content’ priorities 6. Some common ‘process’ themes5. Draft structure of Compendium6. Questions
The Peer Reviews: Progress to date
Peer review groups Participating countries
Group 1: 5 June (IT) BG, DE, IT, MT
Group 2: 18 June (UK) BE, EE, PL, UK
Group 3: 25 September (SE) CY, ES, RO, SE
Group 4: 22 October (FR) FR, IE, LU, SI
Group 5: 5 November (FI) CZ, EL, FI, PT
Group 6: 28 November (NL) HR, HU, LV, NL
Group 7: 9 December (DK) AU, DK, LT, SK
Member State priorities on CSR: Current status of NAPs
Countries with CSR NAPs under
development:EL, HR, LV, RO, SI,
SK
Countries with current CSR
NAPs:BE, BG, CY, DE,
DK, EE, FI, FR, IT, LT, NL, PL, SE, UK
Countries with CSR NAPs close to
finalisation: AT, CZ, ES IE, HU
MT
Absence of NAP does not mean absence of CSR policies
Member State priorities on CSR: NAPs on Business and Human Rights
No information for other countries;
reference in current NAPs from CY, FI,
FR, LT, NL, SE
Countries with plans for separate NAPs on B&HR:
BE, DE, ES, FI, SE, (PT)
Countries who will include B&HR into
CSR NAP: CZ, MT
Factors influencing Member State priorities on CSR
National priority setting is influenced by a number of factors: Definition of CSR Existing policy and regulatory framework Level of awareness of CSR Structure of policy making (central v. regional and local
responsibilities) Level of institutionalisation of stakeholder engagement Economic/sectoral structure (e.g. predominance of SMEs
or micro-companies; prevalence of stated owned companies; exposure to international trade etc.)
Economic development/impact of the crisis
Horizontal ‘content’ priorities in most Member States (1)
Awareness raising aimed at consumers and businesses – through websites, campaigns and awards
Support for SMEs to develop CSR approaches – through guidance, project funding, advisory services
Alignment with international standards - e.g. through national interpretation and guidance on Global Standards
Sustainable public procurement – through policies, guidance and good practice learning
Horizontal ‘content’ priorities in most Member States (2)
Initiatives on reporting and disclosure – legislative or voluntary
Responsible supply chain management (in light of recent events, but mainly in countries with significant exposure to globalisation) – usually in line with international standards
CSR in education and training – development of curricula, particularly for managers
CSR actions to help tackle climate change CSR in the field of social policy – e.g. actions to
support the integration of disadvantaged groups such as young people
National priority setting: some examples
Italy:Focus on national and regional
levelIncreasing culture of CSR among
citizens, businesses and wider community; supporting
enterprises in adopting CSR principles and enhancing market
reward for CSR; transparency and reporting; promoting CSR
through international instruments
Germany:Awareness raising and
capacity building particularly in SMEs; CSR award and other dissemination activities; CSR
in education, training and science; CSR in
international/development policy context; CSR in meeting
broader societal challenges; CSR friendly environment
Bulgaria:Awareness raising; capacity building; institutional co-
ordination; reporting; environmental
initiatives
Vertical ‘content’ priorities of a more limited number of Member States
Sectoral approaches to CSR (e.g. mining) and sectoral risk analysis
Socially responsible investment Financial obligation and anti-corruption measures
Common ‘process’ themes: Engaging with NGOs and other stakeholders
Capacity building and involvement of NGOs Important role of NGOs in verification and
monitoring How to respect and ensure independence of NGOs
while engaging them in these processes? How to balance contact with institutionalised
stakeholders with contact with grassroots Organisation of ongoing engagement
Common ‘process’ themes: Balance between government driven and business owned CSR approaches
Many countries emphasise importance of CSR being business owned
Role of government in fostering CSR development (though policy, guidance or regulation)
Making the business case for CSR to be at the heart of competitiveness policy (rather than ‘charity’ or ‘add on’) – in some countries CSR portfolio moved from Employment to Competitiveness/Business Departments
Harnessing ‘business to business support’
Common ‘process’ themes: Broader awareness raising
Raising awareness of the importance and added value of CSR (particularly in countries where CSR priorities are emerging more recently)
‘Making the business case’ ‘Raising demand’ for CSR among customers
Draft structure of Compendium
Introduction Developments in CSR policy in the EU National CSR priorities Alignment with Global CSR Approaches Human Rights and Responsible Supply Chain Management Sustainable Public Procurement Socially Responsible Investment Financial Obligation and Anti-corruption CSR Reporting and Disclosure CSR in SMEs CSR approaches to Tackling Climate Change and Environmental
Sustainability Social Policies CSR in Education and Training Consumer Awareness and Responsible Business Promotion Annex with country by country overview of key initiatives under these
headings
Questions?