TYPES OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CONTEXT OF ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Abstract

In the modern world, practical aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) are considered in the context of sustainable development. Enterprises have become important participants in global processes and have an impact on the economy, social sphere, and the environment. The implementation of the CSR’s concept allows enterprises to take responsibility for the economic, social, and environmental impact of their activities on society, making it an important tool for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This necessitates research into the types of corporate social responsibility inherent to modern enterprises aimed at ensuring sustainable development and achieving its goals. Establishing a connection between types of CSR and SDGs will enable the clear delineation of the main aspects of the research and determine its theoretical and practical significance, emphasizing the relevance of the research topic and its importance for practical application in the field of business and management. The purpose of the article is to systematize and generalize existing knowledge about types of CSR, propose and justify a list of CSR types based on the concept of sustainable development and taking into account the SDGs. To achieve this goal, the article conducts a comprehensive analysis of scientific approaches to defining and classifying types of CSR. The research, based on the analysis of CSR practices of enterprises, has identified five main types of corporate social responsibility (CSR) substantiated by examples of their successful implementation in enterprises: sustainable production and consumption, social initiatives and philanthropy, corporate ethics and management, employee welfare and development, and global initiatives. The results of the research have allowed for the identification of the main principles for implementing each type of CSR in enterprises, taking into account their impact on the social, economic, and environmental aspects of their activities. The findings of the study may be useful for managers, researchers, and practitioners interested in the development and implementation of corporate social responsibility strategies in the modern business environment.