Ahmad Thomas: A Glimpse Into a Shifting World - Examining the Purpose of Corporate Social Responsibility in a Turbulent Environment

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an increasingly important part of business practices. Companies are ostensibly thinking more proactively and creatively about how they can contribute to the world around them and make a positive impact on society.

But what does this mean for tech policy in a tumultuous world?

In this episode of Tech Policy Leaders, you'll learn from Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

After listening to this episode, you'll understand more about:

1. The current state of corporate social responsibility

2. Ahmad Thomas' definition of CSR

3. Why corporations should care about CSR

4. How to implement CSR in your business

5. The benefits of CSR

6. Challenges faced by businesses when implementing CSR

Ahmad Thomas

Silicon Valley Leadership Group

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Ahmad Thomas is the CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the region's most dynamic business association. As a change agent and next-generation business leader, Thomas partners with the organization's 350+ member companies to promote entrepreneurial solutions to strengthen Silicon Valley business competitiveness, bolster its innovation ecosystem, and create shared economic value throughout the greater Bay Area.

Resources

The White House. The United States Government. Available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/09/fact-sheet-chips-and-science-act-will-lower-costs-create-jobs-strengthen-supply-chains-and-counter-china/ (Accessed: February 13, 2023)

Inflation reduction act of 2022 (no date) Internal Revenue Service. Available at: https://www.irs.gov/inflation-reduction-act-of-2022 (Accessed: February 13, 2023).

(no date) Broadbandusa. Available at: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/news/latest-news/ntias-role-implementing-broadband-provisions-2021-infrastructure-investment-and (Accessed: February 13, 2023).

Ahmad Thomas: Defining Corporate Social Responsibility in a Turbulent Climate