The Corporate Social Responsibility of Business: The Russian Experience

Abstract

Nowadays the idea of a socially oriented economy is experiencing a stage of active development in the Russian Federation. In addition, there is a need for coordinated interaction of all economic agents to ensure economic and social efficiency of production. In this regard, this article examines the features of social responsibility of the two largest Russian companies: Gazprom and Sberbank. The activities of these companies in this area are systematic and aimed to create effective and safe jobs, ensure the social protection of workers and their families, continue professional development of personnel, maintain a favorable social environment in the regions of activity. In particular, a comparative analysis of the provisions and codes of corporate social responsibility of these companies was carried out, as well as specific measures for their implementation. Based on the findings, conclusions were drawn about the prospects for the development of social responsibility of companies in Russia, as well as its place in the world econom