About corporate responsibility

Corporate responsibility is the genuine attempt by companies to be accountable for their environmental and social impacts through strong, considered governance and the implementation of best practice principles in the workplace and marketplace.

The Corporate Responsibility Index was developed to help companies work towards sustainable practices and impact society, the environment and our community in a positive way.

Simply put, corporate responsibility is business positively contributing to the wellbeing of the community, the environment and the stakeholders for which it operates. In this way it refers to the continuing commitment business has in building meaningful relationships between the corporate sector and rest of society.

This is not only a one way exchange. Managing a company's non-financial risk can enhance reputation and improve efficiency and competitiveness. In the current climate of fiscal turmoil and environmental concern, responsible business practice has never been more crucial to business success.