Ética en proveedores, acreedores y distribuidores: hacia una metodología de medición de responsabilidad social corporativa (RSC)

Abstract

This paper aims to present the preliminary conclusions from the first phase of an academic research about the external part of companies -the suppliers, creditors and distributors, according to the main statements of principles from Corporate Social Responsibility and the most prestigious measurement methodologies, at least in Latin America. To achieve this, the topic is introduced according to corporate ethics. Then, the importance of taking into account the external part of the company in the measurement of CSR is introduced. Following, a quantitative study of the indicators in methodology is presented along with an explanation of the need to pursue it. Finally, the recommended indicators are presented with recommendations for their application in the real context.

Keywords

• External stakeholders
• suppliers
• creditors
• distributors
• corporate ethics
• corporate social responsibility