WEEK 16-17

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (CQ)

is the ability to interpret and adapt successfully to different national, organizational, and professional cultures.

Stakeholders

are individuals or groups to whom an organization holds responsibility—such as customers, investors, employees, suppliers, governments, and communities.

GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

The ability of a country to achieve sustained economic growth by providing an environment conducive to innovation, efficiency, and business dynamism.

The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)

a comprehensive measure used to evaluate the economic competitiveness of countries worldwide.

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

Refers to the process of improving the economic, social, political, and environmental conditions across countries, particularly in low- and middle-income nations.

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (UNSDGS)

are a universal call to action adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs provide a shared blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability for people and the planet.

GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE

is an international, independent, nonprofit entity that provides a widely recognized framework for sustainability reporting.

GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE

mission is to “sustainably improve the world by enabling organizations to understand and communicate the impacts of their activities on people and the environment.”

Universal Standards:

provide a foundation for all GRI reporting. They cover topics such as governance, strategy, and management approach.

Sector Standards

provide additional guidance for organizations in specific sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services.

Topic Standards

provide detailed guidance on specific topics like climate change, human rights, and corruption.

COOPERATIVE BANKING

refers to a form of banking that is owned and controlled by its members that usually individuals who use its services.

World Council of Credit Unions

WOCCU

International Cooperative Alliance

ICA