‘Data is always missing’: Checking corporate ethical claims

Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) has become a key part of financial reporting for many companies, requiring businesses to asses their social and environmental impacts instead of just focusing on economic profits. — Image by Freepik

PARIS: As global corporations face increasing pressure to report their ethical and environmental credentials, it is spurring a booming industry in businesses looking to verify these corporate claims.

Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) has become a key part of financial reporting for many companies, requiring businesses to asses their social and environmental impacts instead of just focusing on economic profits.