"corporate social responsibility" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=corporate social responsibility}} corporate social responsibility (uncountable)
  1. (business, economics) A form of international private business self-regulation which aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature. Wikipedia link: corporate social responsibility Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Business, Economics Synonyms: CSR Related terms: ESG

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