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Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG

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In Carroll's CSR pyramid, which layer forms the foundation on which all other corporate responsibilities are built?

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Economic responsibility forms the foundation of Carroll's CSR pyramid, upon which legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities rest.

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What is the minimum CSR spending required as a percentage of average net profit under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013?

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At least 2% of average net profit of preceding three years.

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According to Carroll's CSR pyramid, what is the topmost and most voluntary layer of corporate responsibility?

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Philanthropic or discretionary responsibility is the topmost layer, representing voluntary contributions to society beyond what is legally or ethically required.

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Under Section 135, which three thresholds determine if a company must constitute a CSR Committee?

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Net worth ≥₹500 crore, turnover ≥₹1,000 crore, or net profit ≥₹5 crore.

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Which layer of Carroll's CSR pyramid requires businesses to operate within the laws and regulations set by society?

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Legal responsibility is the second layer of the pyramid, obligating businesses to comply with laws and regulations established by society.

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What is the second layer in Carroll's CSR pyramid, placed directly above economic responsibility?

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Legal responsibility — operating within laws and regulations.

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What does the ethical responsibility layer of Carroll's CSR pyramid demand of corporations beyond mere legal compliance?

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Ethical responsibility demands that corporations act fairly, justly, and avoid harm, going beyond what is merely required by law.

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Which concept describes the paradigm shift from shareholder-centric philosophy to a focus on all stakeholders in the ESG framework?

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Stakeholder capitalism or the multi-stakeholder approach.

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