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Slide 8:

Trainer’s Notes:

this slide explains how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is intrinsically connected to the

broader goal of Sustainable Development.

At the center is the concept from the Brundtland Report, which defines sustainable

development as: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.”

CSR supports this through four interconnected dimensions:

1. Environmental Protection: Businesses play a role in reducing ecological footprints by

preserving natural resources, cutting emissions, and using energy responsibly.

2. Social Equity: This includes promoting inclusive hiring, like employing neurodivergent

individuals, supporting community health, and ensuring fairness in opportunity.

3. Economic Growth: Sustainable development does not mean sacrificing profitability. On the

contrary, CSR encourages business models that are both profitable and responsible.

4. Governance: Ethical leadership, transparent operations, anti-corruption practices, and

stakeholder engagement build trust and long-term success.

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