Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Sourcing: Implications for Global Supply Chain Management

Anurag; Janvi Singh; Anshu Raj; Ardika Singh

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78167

Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Sourcing: Implications for Global Supply Chain Management

Author(s)	Mr Anurag, Ms. Janvi Singh, Mr. Anshu Raj, Ms. Ardika Singh
Country	India
Abstract	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethical Sourcing have become very important Strategic Initiatives for companies doing business globally. Growing Globalization, increasing awareness among stakeholders, and expanding concern about environmental and social issues has caused companies to consider incorporating Sustainability and Ethics into their Supply Chain Management. The purpose of this Research Paper is to examine the Role of CSR and Ethical Sourcing in enhancing Transparency, Customer Satisfaction, Operational Sustainability and Organizational Reputation in Global Supply Chains. This Study will be a Secondary Research Analysis of existing Literature, Industry Practices, Case Studies of Multinational Companies (i.e., Nike, Nestle and IKEA), etc. In addition, the Paper will identify how Ethical Sourcing contributes to Fair Labor Standards, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Procurement Systems; and analyze the impact of Government Regulations/International Guidelines and ESG Frameworks in guiding company conduct. Additionally, the Study will outline the Main Challenges experienced by businesses when Implementing CSR Programs including: Complexity of the Supply Chain, Compliance Costs, Lack of Supplier Disclosure, Weak Enforcement Mechanisms in Developing Economies. Finally, the Study will discuss the Expanding Influence of Conscious Consumers and Investors whose preference is to support Businesses that are Ethically Responsible. Ultimately, the Findings indicate that companies that successfully Integrate CSR and Ethical Sourcing into their Business Strategies can achieve Long-Term Competitive advantages through increased Customer Trust, Enhanced Stakeholder Relationships, and Increased Brand Equity. Therefore, it can be concluded that CSR and Ethical Sourcing are No Longer Optional Business Activities but rather Essential Components of Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management. Thus, businesses must adopt Transparent Technology-Driven Collaborative Approaches to Ensure Responsible Sourcing and Long-Term Business Sustainability.
Keywords	Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethical Sourcing, Global Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, ESG
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78167

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