Concepts that we have been hearing for a long time. There are many who think that they are activities for large multinational companies that are affected to a greater degree by the globalization of markets and are subject to great social judgment. But nothing could be further from the truth, this is a responsibility that also falls on small and medium-sized companies, because in the value chain and in sustainable development they are involved from all suppliers to the final customer. And this is where your company comes into play.
What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)? The European Union defines CSR as "the voluntary integration, by companies, of social and environmental objectives in their commercial operations and in their relationships with the rest of the actors involved". In a broader concept, in the European Fax Lists Union green paper , it is established that "being socially responsible not only means fully complying with the applicable legal obligations, but also going further and investing "more" in human capital, in the environment and in relationships with stakeholders.

What is Corporate Social Responsibility for an industrial SME? CSR should not be far from the previous concept. In a smaller-scale environment, a small company must meet the needs of its suppliers, employees, customers, society and the Environment through the sustainable management of its activity. From employment policies to the sustainable management of resources and the choice of its own suppliers and customers in B2B buying and selling, an SME is responsible for serving its stakeholders that make it possible for the company to continue to exist. Importance of Sustainable Development in the Value Chain of an Industrial SME Understanding the value chain as the development of a company's activities to generate value to the final product , it encompasses supply, business activities, human resources and technology.