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A Compendium of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities Worldwide

This Compendium is a compilation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities implemented by the business community and business organizations around the world. It is the product of an intensive desk research by CATALYST that involved: a broad website search of CSR organizations, multinationals, and national companies; a review of company publications and reports; and communication and interviews with company executives. The major part of this Compendium is devoted to CSR activities that directly addresses health (Part I). A number of CSR activities that directly address other development areas (Part II) are included to illustrate the breadth and diversity of CSR initiatives, as well as the prospects of integrating health into these activities. These other activities include CSR advocacy, youth development, and community development activities.