Corporate Social Responsibility in China
This is a selection of resources on Corporate Social Responsibility in China available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
Corporate social responsibility reporting in China: Evolution, drivers and prospects
This publication provides an overview of the theoretical framework and legal system of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in China and an overall perspective of CSR reporting of state-owned enterprises. It covers the social roles of private enterprises as well as development of foreign-invested companies in China and includes an empirical study and interview analysis of CSR.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2018
Globalisation of corporate social responsibility and its impact on corporate governance
This book looks at the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on company law and corporate governance globally. Of interest are the chapters which discuss the role of employees in promoting CSR in China and the regulation of CSR in the country.
All rights reserved, Switzerland: Springer, 2018
Social entrepreneurship and citizenship in China: The rise of NGOs in the PRC
Social entrepreneurship has seen a massive increase over the last three decades in China, with the registration of NGOs working to better causes ranging from education and disability services to community development and healthcare. Read about the personal stories of China’s social entrepreneurs and discover the historical, cultural and political reasons which have given rise to the importance of citizen activism in the PRC.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2017.
China and Europe’s partnership for a more sustainable world: Challenges and opportunities
This volume examines the challenges and opportunities arising from a four-year partnership between China and Europe to focus on sustainable growth in the renewable energy and environmental industries.
Key issues covered include bilateral trade and investment flows and corporate social responsibility. It also highlights areas in which China and Europe have successfully cooperated on, such as low carbon buildings, mobility and transportation.
All right reserved, Bingley, UK: Emerald, 2016.
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This study published in Sustainability journal analyses the trends, context, and impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives on the performance of companies in China. According to it, companies that implemented CSR had observed positive impacts on their performance.
Growing CSR in China: First corporate social responsibility index for Chinese listed companies
This article emphasises that good corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices signal good governance. Data shows that companies practising good CSR will motivate more entrepreneurs and enterprises to do the same, so that resource allocation and social welfare across China can be improved and Chinese companies would in turn have the most gain.
The evolution of Chinese corporate social responsibility
This article highlights Chinese businesses incorporating corporate social responsibility (CSR) in their decision-making over the past decade. The inclusion of CSR regulations has been made in the law and stock exchanges have issued guidelines for disclosing social responsibility performance.
CSR report on Chinese business overseas operations
The white paper talks about the shift in focus of Chinese policymakers towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) over the past decade as sanctioned by the amended Company law in China.
Chinese brands stress corporate responsibility
This article highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in having an excellent brand image in China. As a result of CSR, consumer confidence in Chinese brands have improved and Chinese businesses have signed a UN declaration to include CSR principles in their future brand development.
Growing CSR in China: First corporate social responsibility index for Chinese listed companies
The first Corporate Social Responsibility Index for 50 Chinese Listed Companies (2017) ranks A-share companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges based on their CSR efforts and their impacts. Three areas of CSR practices are evaluated: Environment, Society and governance. Top of the list was telecommunications equipment and network company ZTE, followed by consumer electronics manufacturer TCL, with construction and real estate conglomerate CSCEC coming in third.
Chinese philanthropy continues to surge
Since a legal framework for philanthropy was established in China in 2016, there has been a substantial increase in charitable giving from China’s richest citizens. The 100 most generous Chinese donated 17.3 billion yuan in 2017, representing a massive 66 percent increase compared to 2016. The immense surge in charitable giving has been attributed to explosive wealth accumulation and the enactment of the charity law.
Chinese tech companies reinvent online philanthropy
Chinese Internet companies have been innovating the online philanthropy landscape since an online donation platform was used to raise funds for relief efforts during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. Online charity platforms popular in China today include online donation platforms, charitable crowd-funding platforms and online charity stores.
Values and vision: Perspectives on philanthropy in 21st century China
This report profiles the philanthropic giving from China’s wealthiest citizens and explores the historical, economic and political context of the philanthropic sector. It also examines the philanthropic motivations, influences and priorities of charitable giving and delineates the challenges and opportunities for the future development of philanthropy in China.
Technology for Philanthropy under the sustainable development goals
This report aims to help the philanthropy sector in China to understand how technology can be used to enhance the technical capabilities of Chinese civil society organisations and the private sector to find solutions for the advancement of social and environmental issues which are innovative, impactful, sustainable, scalable and referable.
China charity law: Regulating philanthropy for public benefit
In 2016, China enacted a new charity law which regulates the criteria for the founding, registration and management of charity organisations. It also expands the concept of charity to beyond traditional causes such as poverty alleviation and disaster relief to new efforts which promote cultural, scientific and sports development.
Source: CGTN
Edward A. Cunningham on China’s emerging role in philanthropy
Edward Cunningham, Director of Ash Center China Programs and of the Asia Energy and Sustainability Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School, provides an insight to the emerging role of philanthropy in China and explains why educational causes are the main beneficiaries of charitable giving in China.
Source: CGTN America