Corporate Social Responsibility in Edinburgh Presentation to Compact Board Friday 29 August, 2014 Alison Muckersie David Hanna Economic Context: Steady Recovery Edinburghs Economic Strategy: A Strategy for Jobs Four programmes, one goal: The strategy sets ambitious targets so partnership activity is crucial to its delivery. Poverty and Inequality Income inequality in Edinburgh the dual city analysis from business intelligence The Economic Development Strategic Partnership The EDSP and the Edinburgh Partnership Two Roles for EDSP 1) To monitor the progress and effectiveness of partnership working towards the Strategy for Jobs 2) To identify gaps where the EDSP can add value Corporate Social Responsibility the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large... it respects cultural differences and finds the business opportunities in building the skills of employees, the community and the government... it is about business giving back to society. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development Objectives To make it easier to do CSR in four main ways: making CSR more easily understood; making it easier for a wider range of employers to engage in CSR; maximising the impact of CSR upon the city, communities and citizens; and demonstrating the benefits - business and societal Through a joined-up approach Potential Actions Business advice to young people Employability amongst target groups Living Wage Trust Funds Community sorting house Route Map Mapping exercise identifies gap: CSR Spring 2014 Councils Economy Committee and Communities & Neighbourhood Committee approve approach June 2014 Engagement with business community and third sector (SBC, CoC, FSB, EVOC, Compact) July 2014 Discussions with the Lord Provost, One City, Compact Board August 2014 Formation of a Project Delivery Group, including private, public and third sector September 2014 Launch Event and Development of Action Plan Autumn 2014 Questions