Look at the list of CSR policies and practices in Table 2.7. What behaviours would you like to add to that list, and what benefits would you expect those behaviours to produce?

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Table 2.7: CSR policies and practices General policies include signing up to national and international ethical codes, using ethical investment criteria, and taking part in surveys of sustainability. Specific policies include: Environment 1. Pollution control 2. Product improvement 3. Repair of environment 4. Recycling waste materials 5. Energy saving Equal opportunities 1. Minority employment 2. Advancement of minorities 3. Advancement of women 4. Support for minority businesses 5. Other disadvantaged groups Personnel 1. Employee health and safety 2. Training 3. Personal counselling 4. Subcontractor code of behaviour 5. Providing medical care or insurance Community involvement 1. Charitable donations 2. Promoting and supporting public health initiatives 3. Support for education and the arts 4. Community involvement projects Products 1. Safety 2. Quality 3. Sustainability, percentage of materials that can be recycled Suppliers 1. Fair terms of trade 2. Blacklisting unethical, irresponsible suppliers 3. Subcontractor code