Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility
Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (A-CSR)
Launched in August 2005, the "Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility" (A-CSR) by ICRI is a key initiative aligning business operations with social values. A-CSR focuses on creating partnerships between private corporations and social sector organizations, emphasizing children's welfare in developing countries.
Objectives of A-CSR:
Facilitate voluntary agreements between private corporations and social organizations, aligning with ICRI's CSR goals.
Share successful strategies and learnings to scale activities in Nepal and South Asia.
Encourage dialogue between government and media for impactful CSR agreements.
Develop a regional network for South Asia strategy implementation.
Coordinate globally with ICRI headquarters.
A-CSR aims to raise awareness among businesses about children's issues, encouraging them to integrate CSR into their business ethics. This involves shifting from philanthropy to a CSR model, enhancing professional relationships to avoid work duplication, and developing a database for business and social organizations.
Achievements of A-CSR:
Compiled a database of businesses and social organizations.
Organized workshops and seminars on CSR with government, businesses, and social sectors.
Advocated for CSR integration in business culture, including tax exemptions for CSR-active businesses.
Strengthened media relationships to promote CSR success stories.
Fostered collaborations for child-centric CSR programs.
Signed tripartite agreements with businesses committed to assisting needy children in Nepal.
Conducted research and engaged with experts to refine child-centric CSR strategies in Nepal.
Despite its less visible nature, A-CSR has made significant strides in sensitizing corporations towards CSR, mainly supporting children's needs.
