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Uptake of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by European SMEs and start-ups

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This study examines the level of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) amongst small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across selected EU Member States, (potential) candidate countries participating in COSME programme and eight economic sectors. It also provides a CSR policy support typology, an overview of EU and national-level support relevant to SMEs and policy recommendations targeted at three levels, namely EU-level policy makers, national authorities and business support organisations as well as independent business associations/organisations. Study findings conclude that while most SMEs (97%) perform some kind of activities that can be labelled as CSR, the extent of their actions are very diverse. The extent of CSR uptake is determined by multiple factors, namely the company level of maturity, size, as well as the sector or country in which it operates. As a result, multiple pathways to encourage CSR uptake are required. However, most importantly SMEs need support when it comes to integrating CSR into their daily business operations without incurring trade-offs, as finding the business case for CSR remains the most relevant challenge.
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ISBN 978-92-9460-980-9
DOI 10.2826/643565
Katalognummer EA-09-21-515-EN-N
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ISSN ISBN 978-92-9460-980-9 DOI 10.2826/643565 Katalognummer EA-09-21-515-EN-N
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