Companies have always made decisions based on dollars and cents. But today, more companies recognize the need to conduct business in ways that protect the future, develop communities and advance the health of our planet.

The term "social responsibility" has come to stand for a broad collection of organizational concerns, including environmental impact, corporate citizenship, ethics, stakeholder accountability and community relations.

ASQ can play a key role in helping your company meet these challenges.

Common Ground: Quality and Social Responsibility – Open Access

This White Paper offers a concise explanation of how quality and social responsibility go hand in hand.

A Framework for Business Ethics – Open Access

In this March 2008 Quality Progress article, author Bjørn Andersen argues that social responsibility can actually enhance profits for many businesses.

ISO 26000 – a New Standard for Social Responsibility

ASQ is the U.S. representative to the international committee now developing ISO 26000, a new standard on social responsibility scheduled for publication in late 2009.

The SRO.org

This new Web Portal, developed and launched by ASQ, offers effective real-world advice for integrating quality social responsibility into your existing organizational strategies, systems, practices and processes.

ASQ's Higher Ed Brief Tackles SR
This special issue of ASQ's regular Higher Education Brief focuses on many ways that education institutions can address social-responsibility issues. Open Access.