corporate social responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
corporate social responsibility — the handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 81.94/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 65 occupations in our catalogue, including Customer service representatives, Facilities managers, Purchasing managers, and Advertising and promotions managers.
Occupations that require corporate social responsibility
Showing top 20 of 65 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is corporate social responsibility?
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
What category of skill is corporate social responsibility?
ESCO classifies corporate social responsibility under the knowledge category, specifically in the management and administration subcategory.
Is corporate social responsibility an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 81.94/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require corporate social responsibility?
In our catalogue, 65 occupations list corporate social responsibility as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Customer service representatives, Facilities managers, Purchasing managers, Advertising and promotions managers, Public relations managers, Investment Fund Managers.
How transferable is corporate social responsibility between industries?
ESCO tags corporate social responsibility as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is corporate social responsibility the same as CSR?
Yes — corporate social responsibility is also known as CSR, sustainable responsible business, social performance, corporate citizenship, corporate conscience, responsible business, or collective civil responsibility. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn corporate social responsibility?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands corporate social responsibility and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.