Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy (UK) by Study Academy
Updated 29 November 2025
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy defines ethical operations, human-rights protection, modern-slavery supplier due diligence, community investment, responsible procurement, training, KPIs, audits and Board-approved annual review cycles. Developed by the Study Academy Human Rights, Ethics & Social Value team, specialists in accredited UK compliance and governance standards.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy (UK, 2025 Edition)
Purpose
To set out the organisation’s approach to social responsibility, ethical business practices and community impact.
Scope
Applies to all operations and employees; extends to suppliers and partners through contractual expectations.
Policy Statement
Conduct business ethically and lawfully; respect human rights and labour standards.
Promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.
Support communities through responsible procurement and volunteering.
Legislative and Regulatory Framework
Companies Act 2006 (s172 and reporting)
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Equality Act 2010
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Bribery Act 2010
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
Roles and Responsibilities
Board oversight of CSR priorities; Executive sponsorship for programmes; Managers to implement initiatives; Staff to participate and comply.
Procedures and Implementation
Human Rights and Labour: zero tolerance for forced or child labour; freedom of association; fair wages and working hours.
Modern Slavery Due Diligence: risk assessment, supplier questionnaires and remediation plans.
Community Investment: targeted initiatives aligned to business strategy and local needs; measure outcomes.
Ethical Procurement: supplier code of conduct and audit programme.
Monitoring, Audit and Review
Annual CSR plan with KPIs and progress report to the Board.
Training and Awareness
Staff training on modern slavery risk, equality and anti‑bribery.
Record Keeping
Maintain evidence of CSR activities, supplier due diligence and outcomes.
Policy Review and Approval
Annual review; Board approval.
Appendix A – Community Investment Framework (Template)
Objectives, selection criteria, budgeting, governance and impact measurement.
Appendix B – Supplier Code of Conduct (Summary)
Minimum standards on labour, environment, ethics, data protection and grievance mechanisms.
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