Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to voluntary business behaviors that contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. Businesses with formal CSR policies generally take on commitments beyond common regulatory requirements.

Some key concepts of CSR include:

• Transparency - the corporation voluntarily shares relevant information with stakeholders
• Best practices - the corporation adopts technologies and methodologies that offer the most advanced societal and environmental protection possible
• Continuous improvement - the corporation continuously assesses risks and opportunities, and adapts accordingly