Develop CSR

Adapting the Corporate Social Responsibility of Private Companies to the associative world

Developing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within an association is beneficial on several levels, strengthening its social and environmental impact while improving its internal management. Here are the key steps to achieve this:

1. Understand the challenges of CSR for an association:

Alignment with the mission: CSR must be consistent with the values and objectives of the association.
Social and environmental impact: Identify areas where the association can act (beneficiaries, environment, etc.).
Governance and Ethics: Ensuring transparency, fairness and integrity in all actions.
Stakeholders: Involve volunteers, donors, partners and beneficiaries in the process.

2. Carry out a CSR diagnosis:

Evaluate existing practices: Analyze the association's actions in terms of CSR.
Identify strengths and areas for improvement: Determine priorities and objectives.
Consult stakeholders: Collect their opinions and expectations.

3. Define a CSR strategy:

Set SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound.
Develop an action plan 1: Define the actions to be implemented, responsibilities and deadlines. 1. www.jimini.fr www.jimini.fr
Choose monitoring indicators: Measure the impact of actions and report on progress.

4. Implement the CSR approach:

Involve volunteers and employees: Raise their awareness and train them on CSR issues.
Adopt responsible practices: Reduce environmental impact, promote inclusion, etc.
Communicate on actions: Inform stakeholders of commitments and results.

5. Continuously evaluate and improve:

Measure results: Track performance indicators and assess achievement of objectives.
Collect feedback: Analyze successes and difficulties.
Adjust the strategy: Adapt actions based on results and developments.

Examples of CSR actions for an association:

Environment: Reduce energy consumption, prioritize responsible purchasing, etc.
Social: Promoting inclusion, fighting discrimination, etc.
Governance: Ensuring financial transparency, involving volunteers in decision-making, etc.