Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine January 2015 | Page 12

LEADERSHIP
community it could be helping with CSR initiatives . Not only can a company offer employment to an individual , but it can better the community in which that individual works .
“ We are committed to giving back to the local communities where our team members and customers live and work ,” said Garner . “ We encourage all of our employees to volunteer in the communities and consistently receive positive feedback from employees who take great pride in seeing their contribution go a long way towards helping the lives of others .”
Changing New Zealand ’ s Current CSR Approach Garner believes that education for businesses is the most important aspect of bringing New Zealand up to speed with corporate social responsibility . The benefits of implementing CSR initiatives and the knowledge that the success of a company is connected to the success of its community are just a few things Garner suggested .
“ FedEx believes that being a good global citizen is a core value in our business ,” said Garner . “ Our CSR involvement helps to reinforce
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