Community Involvement & Development
Community Involvement & Development — social responsibility analysis using stakeholder theory framework. Covers standards, metrics, and best practices for ES...
Community Involvement & Development — social responsibility analysis using stakeholder theory framework. Covers standards, metrics, and best practices for ES...
Community involvement and development is a core subject of social responsibility as defined by ISO 26000, encompassing the proactive engagement of organisations with the communities in which they operate to contribute to sustainable development.
This includes community participation, education and culture, employment creation and skills development, technology development and access, wealth and income creation, health, and social investment. Effective community engagement goes beyond philanthropy to create shared value — business strategies that generate economic value while addressing social needs. The social licence to operate depends on maintaining positive relationships with local communities and contributing to their development.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Involvement | Corporate community engagement and participation |
| Education & Culture | Support for education and cultural development |
| Employment Creation | Job creation and local economic development |
| Health | Contributions to community health outcomes |
| Social Investment | Corporate social investment strategies |
| Technology Development | Technology transfer and digital access |
| Wealth & Income | Supporting local wealth and income generation |