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ETUC Toolkit on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

ETUC is the European Trade Union Syndicate. In 2012 it has released a toolkit aimed at their members
(trainers, national experts, coordinators) in order for them to better understand and apply CSR. After
introducing the concept of CSR and the European Commission Strategy, it explores issues of transparency,
disclose and CSR reporting, gives an overview of CSR standards and provides a data base of good practices.

Consult ithere: https://www.etuc.org/sites/default/files/publication/files/brochure_csr_tool_kit_en_6.
pdf

Join a network: The European Alliance for CSR

The CSR Alliance was launched in March 2006 by the European Commission, with members of the business
community and support from business organizations such as BusinessEurope, SMEunited (formerly called
UEAPME) and CSR Europe.The Alliance aims to contribute to the promotion of CSR throughout Europe. It
acts to demonstrate the value of voluntary business engagement casting a light on innovative CSR practices
and stimulating new ones. It is an informal grouping and does not involve specific rules or requirements,
charters or heavy processes. Companies involved in the Alliance are expected to provide, on a regular
basis, information on their CSR activities and on contributions to the Alliance for EU high-level meetings.

More information here: https://www.businesseurope.eu/european-alliance-csr-how-get-involved

Join a network: CSR Europe

CSR Europe is a platform offering a community of practice exchanging tips, best practices and instituting
dialogue and collaboration.

More information here: https://www.csreurope.org/join-csr-europe

A data base of best practices (Interreg project Road to CSR)

Road to CSR builds on the bases set by the European Commission Directive 2014/95/EU on CSR.
Nevertheless, it answers to the fact that most European policies and this directive in particular concern
large companies and don’t address the specific needs of SMEs. CSR is vital, for larger companies as well as
SMEs. Road-CSR brings together 7 partners from 7 countries, involving the managing authorities & regional
bodies to help EU member states to apply CSR principles into the core business of SMEs enabling them to
become more competitive, sustainable, innovative and accomplish long term profitability with social
justice and environmental protection. The project also offers a data base for CSR good practices in SMEs.

More information here: https://www.interregeurope.eu/road-csr/good-practices/