
永續與廢除童工
Corporate social responsibility is a self-regulating company model that keeps the company socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.
企業社會責任(CSR)是自我管控的商業經營模式,鼓勵企業承擔起應負於自身、其股東以及大眾的社會責任。
regulate(v.)管控accountable(adj.)應負責任的
By practicing CSR, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on the economy, society, and environment.
透過落實企業社會責任,企業可意識到他們對經濟、社會與環境所造成的影響。
be conscious of 意識到、覺察到
The company should operate in ways that enhance society and the environment, rather than adversely affecting them.
企業的營運應改善社會與環境,而非帶來負面影響。
enhance(v.)增強、增進adversely(adv.)不利地、負面地、有害地
In general, companies that have grown to a successful and large size will begin to implement CSR because they will have the capacity to give back to society.
通常經營有成且規模很大的企業會開始落實企業社會責任,因為他們才有能力回饋社會。
implement(v.)落實、實施capacity(n.)能力、容積、容量
Furthermore, the more successful a corporation is, the more visible it is and thus the more responsibility and pressure it has to establish itself as a role model in the industry.
此外,企業經營得越成功,能見度就越高,在業界樹立榜樣的責任與壓力也就越大。
vision(n.)視力、視覺invisible(adj.)看不見的、隱形的establish(v.)建立、設立、創立
Many companies have adopted CSR and made it an integral part of their brand image, believing that it will appeal to customers who prefer to attach themselves with brands they perceive to be more ethical.
許多企業採納企業社會責任,並將之與品牌形象結合,認為可以此吸引到傾向與遵從道德規範的企業合作的顧客。
adopt(v.)採納、採用integral(adj.)構成整體所需的integrate(v.)融合appeal to 對~有吸引力attach(v.)附著、附上ethical(adj.)道德的、倫理的
However, some founders are also motivated to engage in CSR due to their personal convictions.
然而,有些創辦人則是受個人信念啟發而投身於企業社會責任。
conviction(n.)信念、信仰、定罪、判罪
The growing CSR movement has impacted several domains.
企業社會責任議題日益蓬勃,進而影響了數個領域。
domain(n.)領域、範圍
Many companies have taken steps to increase their environmental sustainability initiatives through methods such as using renewable energy or purchasing carbon offsets.
許多企業紛紛採取行動,透過利用可再生能源與購買碳補償計畫等方法積極提升環境永續性。
sustainable(adj.)可永續的initiative(n.)主動性
Companies have also made efforts to eliminate reliance on unethical labor practices, such as slavery and child labor.
企業也致力於廢除奴隸制度與童工,不再仰賴這類不道德的勞動行為。
eliminate(v.)消除、淘汰reliance on sth. 對某物的依賴