CSR Policy Template UK
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy Template (UK)
Approx. 4 pages · 14 sectionsBranded PDF + editable WordLast reviewed:
What is a corporate social responsibility policy and who needs one?
A corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy is a single overarching statement of how your business behaves responsibly towards employees, communities, the environment and its supply chain. It is not a legal requirement, but it gives buyers a coherent picture of your values and supports social value and sustainability responses in tenders.
An overarching statement covering people, community, environment and ethical business conduct, which links your other policies together.
Why buyers ask for this
Buyers commonly ask about your wider approach to responsible business when scoring social value and sustainability. A CSR policy brings your people, community and environmental commitments together in one place.
Who needs it
Organisations wanting a single overarching statement of responsible business practice.
Where it comes up in a PQQ, SQ or PSQ
Under the Procurement Act 2023, supplier selection uses the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) plus each buyer's own conditions of participation and quality questions. Typical questions this policy supports:
- "Describe your organisation's approach to corporate social responsibility"
- Social value and community benefit questions in local authority tenders
- Requests for evidence of responsible business practice in supplier questionnaires
- – Useful context for social value and sustainability answers
What's inside
The full corporate social responsibility policy runs to about 4 pages (including the branded cover and document control page) across 14 sections:
- Purpose
- Scope
- Objectives
- Community Engagement:
- Environmental Sustainability:
- Employee Wellbeing and Development:
- Ethical Business Practices:
- Supplier and Partner Engagement:
- Management Responsibilities:
- Employee Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Compliance and Standards
- Review and Continuous Improvement
- Commitment
Key points covered
- Purpose and commitment
- People and workplace
- Community
- Environment
- Ethical conduct and supply chain
- Governance and review
Every document carries your logo, company name, version number, approval signatory and next review date, in branded PDF plus editable Word.
UK legislation, standards and guidance it references
Excerpt preview
At [Your Company Ltd] (EDR), we are committed to conducting our business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. This policy outlines our dedication to positively impacting the environment, our employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. Through our CSR initiatives, we aim to align our operations with the expectations of society while contributing to sustainable development and…
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How to adapt it
- Read every section and remove anything that doesn’t reflect how your organisation actually works.
- Complete the bracketed [ADAPT] prompts with your own arrangements, people and data.
- Have the policy approved and signed by a director or equivalent, and communicate it to staff.
- Keep evidence that you follow it, and review it by the date shown.
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy FAQs
How is a CSR policy different from a social value policy?
A CSR policy covers your organisation's overall conduct. A social value policy focuses on the benefits you commit to deliver through specific contracts, measured with KPIs. Many bidders use both.
Is a CSR policy linked to directors' duties?
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires directors to have regard to matters including employees, suppliers, the community and the environment. A CSR policy is a practical way to show that regard.
What should a CSR policy cover?
Typically four areas: people (fair work, wellbeing, inclusion), community (local employment, volunteering), environment (energy, waste, travel) and marketplace (ethical conduct, fair payment, responsible suppliers).
How much does the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy template cost?
£19.99 per policy, or £199 for all 39 policies. It is a one-off payment with no subscription, and you download branded PDF and editable Word files straight away.
Free guides
- Environmental policy vs ISO 14001: what do tenders need?
- Social value in tenders: PPN 002 and PPN 026 explained
General information, not legal advice. Requirements differ between buyers and change over time; always check the tender documents.