Copernican Journal of Finance & Accounting
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN JAPANESE BANKING SECTOR
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/CJFA.2016.020
Abstract
The concept of CSR is developed in the theory of economics and management from the 50s of the last century. In practice, the banking industry uses it for many years. The evolution of the banking sector caused the emergence of new services and products that are integrated with the philosophy of CSR. In Japan, each of the bank you can see the relationship between business, society and the environment. This activity follows the tradition and adopted a philosophy that is both fostered and developed. Article will present examples of major Japanese banks on this plane.
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