Diffusion of Global CSR Trends in Finland

Abstract

This chapter discusses global CSR trends and reflects on their current status in Finnish companies. The importance of CSR for Finnish companies and the most established practices are introduced by utilizing recent reports and analyses, especially the yearly survey on corporate responsibility by the FIBS network. Some of the most pressing CSR trends such as human rights, United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and vocal stances on divisive socio-political issues are scrutinized in more detail. The chapter includes two expert interviews that reflect on the future directions of CSR in Finland.