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26.04.2010 CSR-Driven Transformation of Polish Enterprises. PGNiG’s Practice Ranked among Top Practices
Does Best CSR Practice help companies gain competitive edge? Is
corporate social responsibility a new direction for transformation of Polish
enterprises? Answers to these questions were sought by delegates of the
conference hosted by the Polish Confederation of Private Employers Lewiatan
(KPP Lewiatan), NSZZ Solidarność trade unions and Deloitte, a consultancy. The
meeting was also an opportunity to announce the results of a competition
announced late last year by KPP Lewiatan, Deloitte and NSZZ Solidarność
concerning excellence in alignment of Best CSR Practice with business
strategies at medium-sized and large companies. The objective of the
competition was to promote corporate social responsibility standards among
enterprises. As part of the project, Lewiatan, Deloitte and Solidarność have
joined efforts to develop tools for planning and execution of CSR initiatives
at enterprises.
In a ceremony held at the Library of the Warsaw University on April
21st, awards were presented to companies whose practices turned out to be the
most interesting and - more importantly - truly aligned with their business
strategies. No first, second or third awards were conferred; instead, the hosts
recognised 20 companies for their full compliance with the CSR standards.
Michał Szubski, President of PGNiG SA's Management Board, collected the distinction for PGNiG's practice Sustainable Development and Responsible Business Strategy Management System.
Participants in the competition submitted papers describing 94 practices implemented across various core areas identified in the draft ISO 26000 standard, that is organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues and community involvement and development. Companies willing to participate in the competition had to complete an extensive questionnaire, which was then assessed. A total of 23 points could be scored for the responses to the questionnaire.
Michał Szubski, President of PGNiG SA's Management Board, collected the distinction for PGNiG's practice Sustainable Development and Responsible Business Strategy Management System.
Participants in the competition submitted papers describing 94 practices implemented across various core areas identified in the draft ISO 26000 standard, that is organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues and community involvement and development. Companies willing to participate in the competition had to complete an extensive questionnaire, which was then assessed. A total of 23 points could be scored for the responses to the questionnaire.
