Environment and Community Involvement as Examples of CSR Pillars in Research in the SME Sector in Poland

Abstract:

Knowledge about corporate social responsibility in Poland is gradually increasing and changing managers' attitudes. Problems of social responsibility concerned before the biggest enterprises that operate in Poland. More and more smaller entrepreneurs are noticing and willing to implement the CSR strategies. However, knowledge about this concept does not always translate into practice.  Therefore, the aim of this publication is to indicate the role of corporate social responsibility in Poland through practical activities of enterprises in terms of environmental protection and activities oriented at achievement of the goals connected with local communities.