CSR Centre
CSR Centre is a Corporate social responsibility focused Non-governmental organization based in Bangladesh. Founded in September 2007 by former Bangladeshi diplomat Farooq Sobhan, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,[1] CSR Centre is a source of information, resources, and advisory services for sustainable business practices in Bangladesh.[2][3][4]
The organization is currently headed by Shahamin Zaman, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer, an industry professional who also serves as the Executive Director for the United Nations Global Compact Bangladesh Network,[5] launched in collaboration by CSR Centre, the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, and United Nations Development Programme.[6] The organization frequently partners with various governmental,[7] local,[8] and international organizations[9] on CSR related initiatives across Bangladesh.
Since 2017, the CSR Centre has been working closely with the Ministry of Planning (Bangladesh) to develop a comprehensive national CSR guideline for local businesses.[10][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ Administrator. "Board of Trustees". www.csrcentre-bd.org. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "CSR Centre launched to up stakeholders' benefits". The Daily Star. 2007-09-06. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Trust to set up CSR centre formed". The Daily Star. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Bangladesh - 8-Responsible Business Conduct". www.export.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "United Nations Global Compact Bangladesh Local Network website". Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Corporate Social Responsibility". Bangladesh Enterprise Institute. 2015-03-22. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "CSR guideline on cards to expedite projects". Dhaka Tribune. 2014-10-23. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Speakers for a residual structure to promote CSR through the SDGs". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-12-03. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Responsible Business through Partnerships & CSR – NCCI". nccib.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Planning Ministry for common CSR guidelines". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "New CSR guideline on cards". The Daily Star. 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Launch of Report on CSR in Bangladesh 2014 - Sustainability for a Better Future". Denmark in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2018-06-04.