Why CSR? - Volunteer Center Odense

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is defined as the responsibility of companies for their impact on society. In Danish, a term can be: "Corporate social responsibility".
The responsibility to run a business with consideration for the environment, social conditions and the economy is the backbone of CSR. The vast majority of companies, large and small, work with CSR to one degree or another.

One way companies can work with CSR is through corporate volunteering, where employees volunteer during working hours.

Experience shows that there are many benefits to corporate volunteering - for the company, the employees and the organizations.

Benefits for businesses

It can create visibility.
It can boost your company's image, competitiveness and profitability.
This can help attract new employees.
This can create greater unity and well-being in the company.
This can contribute to local engagement and the company making a difference in the city.
It can contribute to the realization of SDGs - including SDG 17
It can open up new funds and grants

Benefits for employees

It becomes possible to make a tangible difference.
It will be possible to volunteer - even in a busy day when many people don't have the time to do so.
It can be seen as an added spice to work life and employees are often happier and more motivated when they have the opportunity to use themselves in new, meaningful contexts.
Positive relationships can develop with colleagues across job functions/departments.

Benefits for associations

That means more volunteer hands.
It can contribute to the association's operations when it has direct access to employees from the business world who possess attractive, professional skills.
Surveys show that many employees feel inspired to volunteer more in the future. This could be a whole new channel for recruiting volunteers.
It can contribute to the realization of SDGs - including SDG 17