Corporate social responsibility: Challenges and opportunities for trade unionists

C social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a signifi cant subject of public policy, in many countries as well as internationally. Considered by some to be “the business issue for the twenty-fi rst century”, CSR is assuming an increasing part of the larger debates over both globalization and sustainable development. There is no universally agreed defi nition of CSR. Differing perceptions of CSR have resulted in many misunderstandings and have created obstacles for trade unions in addressing the opportunities and challenges of CSR.