The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it a myriad of changes to our lives and society, from the way we shop to how we travel. A more unexpected change, however, is the implementation of much more concrete requirements for company social responsibility via the Social Value Act Enhancement. Arnab Dutt explains how the pandemic caused a
Amongst ongoing news of climate devastation, it can be hard to see the climate action we as individuals can take to make a significant impact on this issue. The climate charity Possible argues that the answer to this question is actually more simple than we think – simply speak out in support of the planet!
Effective CSR increases the bottom line. Follow these five pieces of advice from industry experts and turn your CSR into ROI. Are Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes beneficial for the bottom line? It’s time to answer the question once and for all! whatimpact’s experts reviewed recent research literature and found that when run right, CSR
Many companies view Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes as a “Nice to have” arm of the business. But they shouldn’t – for five reasons. For CSR professionals across the country, the last 18 months have been harsh. The pandemic has led to both jobs and donations being cut back. More and more professionals in the
April 2021 EY and other leading companies are joining newly launched AI-enhanced matchmaking marketplace whatimpact.com, to efficiently and transparently deliver social value through their CSR programmes. UK tech start-up whatimpact is an innovative platform that matches companies and grant-makers with charities and social enterprises in a strategic, efficient and transparent way. It sets a
Are there really right and wrong ways to engage with charity? A common assumption is that charities should just take what they can get, but often what is being offered is not needed by charities – therefore the match is crucial. Skills-based volunteering is on the rise because it provides benefits for both the charitable