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Final Case Study Binyam Work NAU Case Study Samsung CSR Initiatives Introduction Corporate social responsibility is part of the Samsungs organizational culture. The companys vision is to make maximum use of its talents and technological resources to build products that demonstrate the companys global citizenship. Among its major concerns include conducting ethical business both locally and internationally. The company has a clear definition of its responsibilities to people and the environment, and acknowledges CSR is its core strategy for growth. In line with this vision, the company has continuously reduced its carbon trail and building eco-friendly and energy efficient products through the adoption of Eco-management 2013 in 2009. Samsung is demonstrating commitment to CSR despite lawsuits. Issues Reports indicated that in 2012, Samsung violated labor rights of its employees. According to the Korea Institute of Labor safety and health (KILSH), Samsung used dangerous chemicals like benzene formaldehyde and arsenic in its semi-conductor manufacturing plants without informing its employees of the dangers of the chemicals, nor providing protective equipment. The company therefore failed to fulfill its commitment to its employees. Samsung also compromised the health of its customers and society by using cancerous chemicals in its plants. The company did not