OUR SERVICES
CSR LEBANON works with companies to set a CSR vision, design, and implement a CSR
strategy that leverages...
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We work with companies to create a reporting and communications strategy based on
global standards and guidelines...
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CSR LEBANON advises corporations on how best to move forward with their CSR plans
in a way that helps them protect
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Through its database, CSR LEBANON seeks to advance CSR research and knowledge through
peer-reviewed publications...
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The CSR checkup is very efficient in tracking CSR progress and proposing guidance
on how to advance steadily...
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CSR LEBANON supports corporations in developing and implementing innovative CSR
projects, closely related to their...
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Our training workshops help companies better understand the CSR culture, adopt new
CSR trends and communicate CSR
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CSR LEBANON works with companies to develop highly collaborative and innovative
engagement strategies ...
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CSR can no longer be considered as a luxury that companies use for short-term gains
and brighter public exposure...
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STRATEGIES
Formal studies and practical experience confirm that developing a CSR Strategy can
render significant benefits to businesses, ranging from improved financial performance
to enhanced workplace environment and stronger relationships with the public. An
effective strategy can deliver win-win solutions for enterprises and the communities
in which they operate.
CSR LEBANON works with companies to set a CSR vision, design, and implement a CSR
strategy that leverages business value while fulfilling stakeholder expectations.
Many companies in the region, if not most of them, already have existing initiatives
with social and environmental purposes, but their activities remain independent
and scattered with no clear vision or objectives on the long run.
Setting a clear framework for these already existing social, environmental and economic
activities does not only serve the purpose of contributing for a cause, but also
helps companies benefit from a long-term rewarding investment in the community helping
both companies and communities to prosper.
At CSR LEBANON, we make sure that each corporation gets the most effective strategy
based on its core competencies and strengths to assure best performance and strongest
results.
REPORTING
CSR reporting helps companies disclose and communicate social and environmental
initiatives and performance with their stakeholders.
We work with companies to create a reporting and communications strategy based on
global standards and guidelines in a way that reflects and proves commitment to
responsible practices.
Clear CSR Reports show value-added improvements, highlight new areas of CSR performance,
and can be used to benchmark for comparative valuations, thus projecting non-financial
achievements that can attract socially responsible investors and expand customer
base.
ADVISORY
For corporations seeking to advance their CSR agendas, clearly understanding of
their internal cultural, behaviours, and differences, is crucial.
CSR LEBANON advises corporations on how best to move forward with their CSR plans
in a way that helps them protect their brand reputation and prompts value creation.
Identifying business strengths, challenges, opportunities, and risks is at the forefront
of developing a rigorous CSR strategy that ensures sound management of the supply
chain and business processes.
Having access to a wide range of different opinions and to people of different backgrounds,
professions, ages, genders, and ethnicities, CSR LEBANON supports corporations in
perceiving future positions through providing a holistic analysis of their current
standing, bridging the gap between profit and purpose, and anticipating the paths
hey can navigate through. This inspires companies to be provocative in a positive
and appropriate way and serves as a foundation for their CSR programs on the long
term.
RESEARCH
Since its establishment, CSR LEBANON has developed an extensive database of CSR
resources gathered from different parts of the world. Through its database, CSR
LEBANON seeks to advance CSR research and knowledge through peer-reviewed publications
on CSR.
The CSR LEBANON database covers a collection of over 1000 books, guides, CSR reports,
journals, articles, studies, academic research papers, and more.
Besides promoting and supporting the proper understanding of CSR and Sustainability,
research also complements our advisory services. It serves for developing tools
or proposing guidelines and standards that help track corporations CSR practices
and evaluate their performance.
CSR LEBANON database is widely regarded as in depth, accurate, authoritative, and
timely. It is made available to the public, academia is particular.
CR CHECKUP
We believe that a third-party assessment of CSR engagement can efficiently build
on existing work and knowledge and bring new perspectives to managing risks, identifying
opportunities and issues that businesses operate in.
CSR LEBANON helps corporations benchmark their performance against their peers and
analyze existing gaps in their CSR approach.
The CSR checkup is very efficient in tracking CSR progress and proposing guidance
on how to advance steadily and strategically in the company’s CSR journey.
CSR LEBANON also provides third party verification and assurance for CSR Reporting
which allows it to gain more transparency and accountability vis-à-vis the company’s
stakeholders.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Investing in the community is a rewarding business choice that provides high impact
social returns. These returns can be measured in elevated trust, stronger relationships
with the public and most importantly the hope and well-being of neighborhoods in
which the company invests.
CSR Projects directly address many of the most vexing problems facing communities
today, such as urban decay, rural poverty, economic difficulties, declining public
health, among others. While charities and philanthropies can help deal with many
of these issues, long-term community investing is the most direct impact companies
can have on community well-being.
CSR LEBANON supports corporations in developing and implementing innovative CSR
projects, closely related to their core business, guiding them towards rewarding
investments and new ways to engage with the society.
By identifying specific societal needs and matching them to company strategies and
competencies, CSR LEBANON creates development networks engaging companies in their
communities and giving companies a competitive edge by strengthening trust between
corporations and their stakeholders.
TRAINING
Corporate Social Responsibility starts from top-management in corporations and spreads
throughout the company by means of a strong vision and effective internal communication.
Continuous innovation requires continuous training and exposure to new trends and
techniques, and the case is not different with CSR.
Our training workshops, targeting private sector managers and employees on specific
fields of CSR, help them better understand the CSR culture, adopt new CSR trends
and communicate CSR effectively throughout the company.
In addition, CSR LEBANON organizes workshops and seminars that bring together international
CSR experts, banks and corporations, NGO representatives, media and other private
and public sector leaders to share ideas for better education and training on policies
and strategies of CSR.
ENGAGEMENT
Discovering the needs and benefits of collaboration with stakeholders can be a rewarding
experience for companies. Anticipating the potential in stakeholder dialogues at
an early stage and following a step-by-step guide can lead to successful shared
value creation.
Companies are increasingly realizing that stakeholder cooperation can improve business
performance and that not keeping good relationships with stakeholders can have a
damaging effect, not just on reputation but also on actual policy results.
CSR LEBANON works with companies to develop highly collaborative and innovative
engagement strategies that offer mutual benefits and help improve CSR performance.
A robust stakeholder engagement model is vital for companies to be able to understand
and respond to legitimate stakeholder concerns. We help companies optimize their
engagement outcomes by guiding them through:
- Stakeholder mapping
- Developing an engagement plan
- Facilitating the stakeholder engagement process
- Identifying key stakeholders’ concerns, priorities, and expectations
- Designing a response model that drives increased stakeholders’ trust
- Integrating stakeholders’ feedback into strategic planning to improve performance and impact
- Sharing achievements and outcomes with stakeholders through various channels
CONFERENCES
CSR can no longer be considered as a luxury that companies use for short-term gains
and brighter public exposure, but rather a vital investment opportunity enhancing
financial and non-financial performance and rendering a solid competitive edge over
rivals.
Companies that successfully integrate CSR into their core business stand to gain
financial and social benefits through the identification of new business opportunities,
the strengthening of their brands and corporate reputation, and the attraction and
retention of top employees.
The CSR LEBANON FORUMTM is a major regional CSR event bringing together business
leaders, governmental bodies, global CSR experts, company managers and civil society
representatives from all over the world, aiming to share strategic CSR experiences,
views, trends, evaluations and results to help improve business, economic and social
development.
Multinational companies share their own experiences in CSR as well as their
success stories; experts introduce new and enhanced techniques to measure and
evaluate CSR strategies; and CSOs shed light on developmental opportunities
helping raise awareness and improve social engagement.