CAP Gap Audit, and Business Planning

leadership companies are expected to respond to a proliferation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and socially responsible investing (SRI) standards. Leading companies report not just their return to shareholders but also their return to stakeholders. But with more than a dozen major standards organizations - each representing a variety of stakeholder perspectives - and even more questionnaires for reporting on CSR/SRI accountability and sustainability practices (see the Standards Directory Appendix Item A), how should a company approach this emerging field And, even more critical for the business bottom line, what strategic opportunities are indicated  

The evolving arena of CSR/SRI standards provides a growing challenge to leadership companies. There is a plethora of information to manage - much of it confusing, disorganized, and duplicative. 

Among the many questions that companies need to address in planning for CSR/ SRI and sustainability are the following. 

What are the key business objectives or benefits to be achieved with CSR/SRI programs Which standards set(s) should be selected  

Is there rigorous documentation on performance against the many CSR/SRI standards used today  

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