Across the regions of Europe many public authorities are working towards goals of competitiveness and sustainability.
Increasing
numbers are reaching out to business, involving them in broad policy
goals and developing frameworks for success. Here's what some of the
opinion leaders say:
| "I
firmly believe, as many others do, that voluntary business initiatives,
in the form of corporate social responsibility (CSR), can play a key
role in contributing to sustainable development, while enhancing
Europe's innovative potential and competitiveness". Günter Verhuegen Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Enterprise and Industry |
What about your organisation - is CSR a priority for you?
Do you actively engage with business and other stakeholders tackling the sustainability issues of your region?
The Vaderegio toolkit is here to show you how CSR can help you to build a successful and cohesive region.
It will take you through inspiring examples, help to
assess your current situation and plan actions for the future.
It contains useful resources:
| "CSR
is the main instrument, along with technological innovations, which
would allow improvements to be made in enterprise management and would
make traditional businesses able to compete Giuseppina di Lorenzo, Regione Toscana, General Direction Economic Development, Italy |