THE ROLE OF ‘CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY’ (CSR) IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

Abstract [English]

Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) promotes long-term value creation for business and society by looking at corporate interactions across important areas of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and including major zones like- gender equality, education, poverty alleviation, climate action etc. Although, CSR has played a significant role in encouraging sustainable business practices, concerns about corporate greenwashing, a lack of accountability, and uneven regulatory frameworks frequently cast doubt on the practice's efficacy. By separating true sustainability-driven initiatives from profit-driven branding, this analysis explores the strategic objectives underlying corporate social responsibility. It also assesses, how corporate governance, stakeholder involvement, and public-private partnerships contribute to CSR's alignment with sustainable development goals.