CSR Guidelines, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
(iii) Defining objectives for carrying out CSR activities
(iv) Setting targets for achievement of CSR objectives
(v) Determining the working model and devising action plan (time, resources,
budget)
(vi) Delegating responsibility and management of resources with respect to CSR
policy
c) Sensitization and training of the board, senior management and employees for
implementation of CSR targets
d) Mechanism for stakeholder engagement prior, during and on conclusion of CSR plans
e) Periodic monitoring and evaluation of CSR activities
f) Disclosure and reporting of CSR achievements
g) Recognizing and documenting the shortfalls/failures
h) Incorporating improvement in future CSR policy/plans
6. Areas of Interest
CSR policy is expected to clearly determine the priority areas wherein the CSR projects are
currently being managed (ongoing projects) and are planned to be initiated (upcoming
projects). The areas may broadly cover:
a) Community investment (skill development, livelihood, health, education, infrastructure,
social enterprise development, safe drinking water, poverty alleviation, youth
development and environment conservation)
b) Governance (human rights, transparency, anti-corruption, business practices,
stakeholder relations, responsible marketing)
c) Product responsibility
d) Work life balance
e) Safety (risk management, disaster management)
f) Climate Change
7. Implementation Structure
7.1 The CSR policy is expected to be implemented through a systemized structure that
measures and reflects progress of CSR goals/targets. It is imperative that the system must
be able to identify the role of the company and the extent of involvement of internal and
external stakeholders for carrying out CSR plans.
7.2 The implementation system may indicate the following:
a) Specific goals, business plan and working model to be implemented
b) Resources aligned for implementation of CSR goals
c) Extent of implementation and completion of CSR activities