? TOWARDS A POSITIVE IMPACT: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - - PDF document

CSR: WHA T ARE THE STAKES? OUR VISION OUR V ALUES

A catalyst for social innovation, IMS is the network that accompanies organisations in their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by enhancing dialogue with their stakeholders. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a voluntary approach by companies to integrate not only economic responsibility but also environmental and social responsibility. In order to live up to this responsibility, companies interact in close partnership with their stakeholders. More than just a tool for risk management, CSR is a source of opportunity and a competitive asset when it is managed proactively and integrated into the company’s strategy: namely when it comes to innovation and growth, staff motivation and customer attraction. Aiming to create a positive impact on society that goes beyond a mere economic impact, companies that are involved in CSR can address some of society’s challenges and respond to them in their sphere of infmuence. A changing environmental and social context heralds profound changes in companies’ management

• models. Organisations that seek to position

themselves to meet the challenges of the future must now think through the innovative lens of CSR, which is a powerful engine for company growth and agility.

« TOWARDS A POSITIVE IMPACT: CREATING SHARED VALUE »

IMS considers companies as a major lever in the transformation of society. Companies today are increasingly judged on their global contribution to the social and environmental ecosystem in which they operate. Thus, all their stakeholders are more alert to what is often named « extra-fjnancial criteria ». There is an irreversible movement taking place: more and more companies that have taken a CSR approach are reporting an overall positive impact and the creation of shared value both for their company and for society as a whole. IMS is the necessary catalyst to accelerate the movement in Luxembourg, and it embodies a reference at European level.

Responsibility

IMS promotes responsibility as the keystone

• f its mission and as an essential component of its

genetic makeup. IMS strongly encourages every company to consider its responsibility in a proactive manner that extends to the 3 economic, social and environmental pillars of its activity. The IMS objective is for this responsibility to be placed at the heart of the strategy of organisations in Luxembourg.

Leadership

Inspire responsible strategies and practices, favour and support innovation, provide expertise and initiate the impactful projects and concrete realisations of the future, such is IMS’ calling. Sustainability Economic Prosperity Social Well-being Environmental Stewardship

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IMS is the national representative for CSR Europe in Luxembourg.

« Sustainability sweet spot » Source : Mainstreaming Corporate Sustainability, 2013, Suzanne Farver.

Sharing

In a context of broad social challenges, companies that engage in CSR are often faced with a lack of specifjc resources or with the question of critical company size. Because exchanging best practices and collaborative work is an accelerator for change, IMS continually enriches its network of companies, experts, and organisations, thus encouraging sharing as a creator of value.

REASONS TO JOIN US! OUR MISSION OUR ACTIONS

Contrary to popular belief, CSR is everyone’s business: large companies and small or medium-sized ones, parent companies and subsidiaries, across all sectors of activity. Pioneers, beginners, all players committed to CSR… however far along you are on the CSR path with your company, join the IMS network!

THIS CONCERNS ALL OF US!

« INSPIRING MORE SUSTAINABILITY »

Inspire responsible strategies and practices thanks to our network and expertise.

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Be part of the leading Luxembourg network for CSR stakeholders Benefjt from IMS expertise Train yourselves and train your teams Have access to CSR tools and best practices Make an appointment to establish a state of play of your practices and identify your possible areas of development Be a member of leading innovative sectoral or thematic groups Be connected to your stakeholders: private, public,

• r voluntary sector partners who share your interest

in taking action Involve your employees on programmes and stakes of society Make your company practices known and highlight them through IMS publications disseminated nationally and across Europe (network of partners and press) Stay informed and up-to-date on all the latest CSR news and on the changes in the speciality thanks to the many events organised by IMS.

PROPOSE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

• Toolkit
• Best practices
• Pilot actions to mutualise means across the territories
• Facilitate partnerships with associations (Part&Act

programme and Speed Meeting)

• Diversity, sustainable purchases, etc.

PROVIDE OUR EXPERTISE Expertise RAISE AWARENESS, INFORM

• Communication campaigns
• Conferences / Forum
• Workshops and trainings
• State of play and recommendations of member practices
• Identifjcation of possible areas of development
• Partnerships with researchers and specialists
• Publications
• CSR Europe’s expertise
• CSR clubs
• Collaborative groups for sectoral innovation
• Stakeholders engagement (associations, experts,

European players, etc.)

• Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg / Diversity Network

ANIMATE THE LEADING CSR NETWORK

IMS Luxembourg B.P. 2085 L-1020 Luxembourg Tel : +352 26 25 80 13 E-mail : info@imslux.lu Website : www.imslux.lu

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