Future Up is convinced that CSR-friendly business is not only good for society, but ultimately also for the company itself. Because although few companies expect it in advance, doing business based on social responsibility is easy to combine with achieving financial returns - certainly in the longer term. Just think of the increased demand for sustainable products and services or the fact that involved companies have better motivated employees and thus higher labour productivity.

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It could also be that big buyers like the government or other companies ask for it. Or what about social pressure from media, consumers or trade unions?  Future Up is pleased to see that there are also more and more companies where social motives are at the basis of the business. Consider Triodos Bank or Kromkommer. They use their unique position to improve the world, but also to differentiate themselves from other companies in the market.

CSR is not a project, but an integral vision of a company's core business. By taking it into account in all your processes - from purchasing, production, sales to maintenance, HR and marketing communications - you also get the most out of it in the end. CSR guidelines can help, but above all, constantly aligning business decisions with the interests of society is the most important feature.