4. Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Are the expressions “Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility” contradictory in their terms?

We live in an era of social responsibility deficit. If one compares the life style of a middle class citizen, in a developed country, with, for instance, the life style of an average citizen in a third world country, who often does not have enough to survive, we encounter a serious source of tensions in a Planet whose population doesn’t stop growing.

The harsh reality show us third world countries destroying and bargaining their natural resources, while developed countries increase their consumption and often receive government subsidies.

Are politicians and corporate leaders already dealing with the inequalities that are degrading our Planet?

How can we show corporate leaders and politicians that they can profit hugely by becoming more ethical, social responsible and ecological?