CSR is not about building schools or giving out scholarships. It is part of doing business that companies should not regard as being an obligation. CSR is an extension of its efforts in fostering a strong corporate governance culture and ultimately, it is about ensuring the sustainability of business via good business practices as both would influence corporate strategy and draw on the same elements of accountability, honesty, transparency and sustainability. This conference aims to bring together case studies and best practices in doing business with a conscience and balancing your social goals with the bottom line. Among the key topics for this conference is:

• Reality check: The evolution of corporate social responsibility
• Going beyond legal compliance by incorporating corporate social responsibility as an integral part of business strategy, operations and decision making
• Going beyond philanthropy: Why is CSR more than community service
• Reaping the benefits and value of CSR by making the right social investment decisions
• Investing for impact – managing and measuring social investments