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People's Republic of China

In: Global Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility

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  • Richard Welford

    (University of Hong Kong)

  • Peter Hills

    (University of Hong Kong)

Abstract

CSR in a Chinese context is still driven mainly by the leading Western brands and a few locally based (indeed, more often Hong Kong based) companies that have a brand and image to protect. However, the government is now also promoting CSR as the private sector's contribution to a ‘harmonious society’. Supply chain pressure and local government initiatives are now encouraging domestic companies to adopt environmental and social initiatives. Three key areas for CSR in China, namely the environment, labour and supply chain issues are discussed. Obstacles to the adoption of CSR are also examined along with the policies the government is using to try to encourage better CSR practices.

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  • Richard Welford & Peter Hills, 2009. "People's Republic of China," Springer Books, in: Samuel O. Idowu & Walter Leal Filho (ed.), Global Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility, chapter 9, pages 183-199, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-540-68815-0_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-68815-0_9
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