Responsible business conduct

The broad ownership and development of sustainability and CSR amongst European companies continue to flourish.

Europe must approach sustainability and CSR policies in line with its need to remain globally competitive, including in the implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

It should be about encouraging and supporting sustainability in a partnership approach with companies and the relevant stakeholders. Policy intervention should focus on areas where it is needed and can effectively bring added value.

The key challenge for EU CSR policy is to ensure that it promotes further voluntary uptake and development of CSR by companies, whilst allowing them the flexibility to continue to shape their own CSR approach according to their specific circumstances and the needs of their stakeholders.