In recent years, the social role of the firm has come under increasing scrutiny. This has led to reflection on the nature of Corporate Social Responsibility, and questions concerning accountability, the regulatory environment and institutional framework. In this context the European Foundation for Management Development asked Professor Allouche to lead a project dedicated to the study of Corporate Social Responsibility. The first of two resulting volumes, this book reviews the accumulated knowledge on CSR and observes practices in economic, political and social circles. It includes twenty-five original contributions from reputed international experts on CSR concepts, accountability and reporting.