Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.

Sustainability: The practice of operating a business without negatively impacting the environment, community, or society as a whole.

Ethical Business Practices: Conducting business with integrity and in a manner that is fair and just.

Community Engagement: The involvement of a company in the welfare and betterment of its local community.

Stakeholder Engagement: Interacting with and considering the interests of those who have a stake in the company’s operations, including customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.

Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.

Diversity and Inclusion: Practices that ensure a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.

Philanthropy: Charitable actions or donations undertaken by a company to support social causes and contribute to the welfare of society.

Corporate Governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.

Transparency: Openness in the company’s operations, ensuring that all stakeholders understand its activities and policies.

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI): Investing in companies that actively seek to make a positive social or environmental impact.

Fair Trade Practices: Policies that promote sustainable and equitable trading partnerships.

Employee Volunteerism: Encouraging employees to donate their time and skills to community service.

Ethical Supply Chain Management: Ensuring that a company’s supply chain adheres to ethical and responsible practices.

Green Initiatives: Environmental programs or actions taken by a company to reduce its environmental footprint.

Workplace Safety: Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for employees.

Corporate Accountability: The responsibility of a company to be answerable for its actions.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations to address global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and justice.

Impact Investing: Investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.

Eco-friendly Products: Goods that inflict minimal harm on the environment.

Labor Rights: Policies that ensure fair and ethical treatment of employees.

Code of Ethics: A set of principles and values that guide the behavior of an organization and its employees.

Corporate Philanthropy: The act of a corporation donating some of its profits, or its employees’ time, to charitable causes.

Social Enterprise: A business that aims to solve social problems or improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment.

Carbon Footprint Reduction: Efforts made by a company to reduce its carbon emissions.

Social Impact Assessment: The process of analyzing the social effects of a project or operation.

Circular Economy: A system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through recycling and reuse.

Inclusive Growth: Economic growth that is distributed fairly across society and creates opportunities for all.

Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Hiring practices that do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.

Community Development: Efforts to improve the quality of life in a community, in which a company may participate.

Human Rights Compliance: Ensuring that a company’s practices are in line with international human rights standards.

Corporate Citizenship Reporting: The practice of reporting a company’s activities in terms of its social, ethical, and environmental impact.

Supplier Diversity: Incorporating diverse businesses into a company’s procurement processes.

Renewable Energy Initiatives: Investing in or using energy sources that are renewable, like solar, wind, or hydro power, as part of a company’s operations.