Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are two different but related concepts. CSR refers to the responsibility of companies to operate in an ethical and sustainable manner, taking into account the social and environmental impact of their operations. The SDGs are a set of global goals adopted by the United Nations to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Although CSR and the SDGs have similar objectives in terms of sustainability and social responsibility, they are different concepts. CSR focuses on a company’s ethical and sustainable business practices, while the SDGs focus on broader global goals for sustainable development. However, CSR can be an important way that companies contribute to the SDGs by adopting sustainable and responsible business practices.