Majority Chief Whip in Parliament Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh is advocating for legislation to drive the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of corporate bodies in Ghana.
He noticed that despite the fact that CSR is characterized as a deliberate activity to coordinate social and ecological worries by corporate bodies in their business tasks, the setting of natural issues in this present reality requests a more dedicated come closer from all entertainers to guarantee supportability of economies, business activities and the planet.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh who is the MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri additionally saw there is a predominance of unfamiliar Multi-National Companies (NMCs) on issues of CSR in Ghana, which can be credited to their need to acquire authenticity of a brand in the Ghanaian business industry.
In a proclamation he read on the floor of Parliament on Friday June 30, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh noticed that correspondence of CSR exercises is deficient in Ghanaian people group thus the requirement for the State to compensate for this deficit.
He illustrated a portion of the important purposes behind the need to enact on CSR including a normalized outline.
This, he said, will characterize what is generally anticipated from organizations as far as friendly obligation will guarantee all organizations regardless of size or area are considered responsible for their overall effect on society and climate.
“Legislation about CSR, the rights and interests of stakeholders such as employees, consumers, local communities, and the environment are protected. This is especially significant in areas where tasks can have significant social or environmental impacts”.
He said the CSR guidelines in light of how they are made expect organizations to share helpful data about their social and ecological practices. This straightforwardness can assist with building entrust with purchasers, financial backers, and the more extensive public.
“In Ghana, where sectors such as mining and petroleum can have significant environmental impacts, legislation can help prevent degradation and protect biodiversity,” he added.
