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A catalyst for social innovation, IMS is the network that accompanies organisations in their IMS is the national representative for commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility CSR Europe in Luxembourg. by enhancing dialogue with their


  1. A catalyst for social innovation, IMS is the network that accompanies organisations in their IMS is the national representative for commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility CSR Europe in Luxembourg. by enhancing dialogue with their stakeholders. CSR: WHA T ARE THE STAKES? OUR VISION ? « TOWARDS A POSITIVE IMPACT: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a voluntary approach by companies to CREATING SHARED VALUE » integrate not only economic responsibility but also environmental and social responsibility. In order to live IMS considers companies as a major lever in the up to this responsibility, companies interact in close transformation of society. partnership with their stakeholders. Companies today are increasingly judged on their global contribution to the social and environmental More than just a tool for risk management, CSR ecosystem in which they operate. Thus, all their is a source of opportunity and a competitive asset stakeholders are more alert to what is often named when it is managed proactively and integrated into « extra-fjnancial criteria ». the company’s strategy: namely when it comes to innovation and growth, staff motivation and customer There is an irreversible movement taking place: more attraction. and more companies that have taken a CSR approach are reporting an overall positive impact and the Aiming to create a positive impact on society that goes creation of shared value both for their company and for beyond a mere economic impact, companies that society as a whole. are involved in CSR can address some of society’s challenges and respond to them in their sphere of IMS is the necessary catalyst to accelerate the infmuence. movement in Luxembourg, and it embodies a reference at European level. A changing environmental and social context heralds profound changes in companies’ management models. Organisations that seek to position themselves to meet the challenges of the future must now think through the innovative lens of CSR, which is a powerful engine for company growth and agility. OUR V ALUES Responsibility IMS promotes responsibility as the keystone of its mission and as an essential component of its genetic makeup. IMS strongly encourages every company to consider its responsibility in a proactive manner that extends to the 3 economic, social and environmental pillars of its activity. The IMS objective is for this responsibility to be placed at the heart of the Sustainability Economic strategy of organisations in Luxembourg. Prosperity Leadership Inspire responsible strategies and practices, favour and support innovation, provide expertise and initiate the impactful projects and concrete realisations of the future, such is IMS’ calling. Social Environmental Well-being Stewardship Sharing In a context of broad social challenges, companies that engage in CSR are often faced with a lack of specifjc resources or with the question of critical « Sustainability sweet spot » company size. Because exchanging best practices Source : Mainstreaming Corporate Sustainability, 2013, Suzanne and collaborative work is an accelerator for change, Farver. IMS continually enriches its network of companies, experts, and organisations, thus encouraging sharing as a creator of value.

  2. OUR MISSION 10 REASONS TO « INSPIRING MORE SUSTAINABILITY » JOIN US! Inspire responsible strategies and practices thanks to our network and expertise. Be part of the leading Luxembourg network for 1 CSR stakeholders OUR ACTIONS 2 Benefjt from IMS expertise Expertise Awareness-raising 3 Train yourselves and train your teams Information 4 Have access to CSR tools and best practices Make an appointment to establish a state of 5 play of your practices and identify your possible Concrete areas of development solutions Network Be a member of leading innovative sectoral or 6 thematic groups RAISE AWARENESS, INFORM - Communication campaigns - Conferences / Forum Be connected to your stakeholders: private, public, - Workshops and trainings 7 or voluntary sector partners who share your interest in taking action ANIMATE THE LEADING CSR NETWORK - CSR clubs - Collaborative groups for sectoral innovation Involve your employees on programmes and 8 stakes of society - Stakeholders engagement (associations, experts, European players, etc.) - Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg / Diversity Network Make your company practices known and highlight them through IMS publications PROVIDE OUR EXPERTISE 9 disseminated nationally and across Europe (network of partners and press) - State of play and recommendations of member practices - Identifjcation of possible areas of development - Partnerships with researchers and specialists Stay informed and up-to-date on all the latest - Publications 10 CSR news and on the changes in the speciality - CSR Europe’s expertise thanks to the many events organised by IMS. PROPOSE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS THIS CONCERNS ALL OF US! - Toolkit - Best practices Contrary to popular belief, CSR is everyone’s business: - Pilot actions to mutualise means across the territories large companies and small or medium-sized ones, parent companies and subsidiaries, across all sectors of activity. - Facilitate partnerships with associations (Part&Act programme and Speed Meeting) Pioneers, beginners, all players committed to CSR… - Diversity, sustainable purchases, etc. however far along you are on the CSR path with your company, join the IMS network!

  3. making lives better MEMBERS OF IMS LUXEMBOURG’S NETWORK BEBOP Étude Jérôme Guillot IMS Luxembourg B.P. 2085 L-1020 Luxembourg Tel : +352 26 25 80 13 Follow us on Linkedin : E-mail : info@imslux.lu lu.linkedin.com/in/imsluxembourg/ Website : www.imslux.lu

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