8 Companies That Practice Best Corporate Social Responsibility

Daimler: They claim to take sustainability as a fixed component of their business activities. In 2001, Daimler launched the MobileKids initiative. This is aimed at keeping children safe on the roads. Through this project Daimler imparts road safety education to children between 6 to 10 years with the aid of interactive tools. In August 2013, Daimler provided 11 trucks to aid agency Aviation without Borders to carry relief material to city of Gaziantep in Southeastern Turkey for the Syrian refugees. The convoy carried clothings, vaccines, medication, wheel chairs, food and other essential items. The Process Learning Factory of Daimler is training its employee energy efficiency and ways to cut long term emissions.

Volkswagen:  The CSR record of Volkswagen dates back to 1970 when it set up a corporate foundation in Brazil to promote education and healthcare.Volkswagen has achieved its target of avoiding use of hazardous materials in manufacturing its cars, use of alternative fuels, reducing fuel consumption and green house gas emission. Volkswagen was the first car to get ISO 14000 certified. Volkswagen has committed itself to engage with the local community while taking important decisions. They are investing in health care, education, and promotion of sport and the conservation of nature.

Sony: The Japanese electronics giant divides its CSR agenda into 7 parts- corporate governance, community, environment, quality and services, responsible sourcing, human resources and compliance. Sony is committed to provide emergency relief and work with local NGOs to resolve issues faced by the local communities. Its environmental goals include-bringing down the carbon footprint of its products to zero for its whole life cycle, reduce carbon dioxide emission of Sony’s business activities, use of recycled products in manufacturing and prevent pollution by reducing the use of chemicals in the process of manufacturing. In India, Sony has started e-waste management facilities and the public is encouraged to deposit their electronic waste at various collection centers it has set throughout the country.

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