The importance of TNC corporate social responsibility frameworks and global agreements

corporate social responsibility (CSR)

a self-regulating business model that helps the company be socially accountable to itself, stakeholders and the public

how can CSR (and social entreprenueruship) be used by TNCs to support the many dimensions of human devlopment

• promoting ethical business practices

• reducing poverty and inequality

• supporting sustainable development

• aligning with global agreements (UN SDGs, Paris Climate Accord)

Starbucks CSR approach - what ethical sourcing strategy do they follow through CSR, and why is it important for development

Coffee and Farmer Equity practices, which ensures fair pricing, sustainable farming, and long-term supplier partenrships

Starbucks CSR approach - what is the purpose of their Community Store Program

partners with local nonprofits to channel store profits back into education, job training and community resilience products 

Starbucks CSR approach - how do the employee benefits contribute to development opportunities 

offer education programs, training and career mobility 

Starbucks impact - how do they support rural development

investing in smallholder farmers, giving them stable income training and market access 

Starbucks impact - how else do they contirbute to human devlopment

promote inclusive hiring and diversity

which SDG’s does Starbucks align with

• SDG 1: No Poverty

• SDG 4: Quality Education

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Patagonia - what makes Patagonias CSR approach different

combines Fair Trade Certified factories, Regenerative Organic agriculture and a circular economy model (Worn Wear)

Patagonia - what does Worn Wear aim to chnage in consumer behaviour

shifts consumption norms from buying new to reparing and reusing

Patagonia - how do they imporve worker’quality of life

Fairtrade premiums, workers gained higher wages, safer working conditions and community-controlled funds 

which SDG’s does Starbucks align with

• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

• SDG 12: Responsible consumption

• SDG 13: Climate action