82-14 Toward Responsible Business - Ireland's National Plan on Corporate Social Responsibility 2017

Summary

The National Plan aims to build on the achievements of the first National Plan on CSR 2014—2016 and to further support businesses in Ireland to create sustainable jobs; embed responsible practices in the marketplace; embrace diversity and promote responsible workplaces; and encourage enterprises to consider their businesses’ impacts on the environment. It also aims to align its goals with Government’s objective, outlined in the ‘Programme for a Partnership Government’, of achieving ‘a fair society based on a strong economy’.

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Issuer

Ireland

Year

2017

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

The Irish Government (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Transportation & Warehousing
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
Public administration
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals