About SRRNet
This page helps you to understand more about SRRNet (Social Responsibility Research Network) by reviewing a brief history of the Network, along with its aims and objectives. Discover how SRRNet brings together researchers and professionals to promote social responsibility and ethical practices worldwide.
A Short History
The Network was formed during 2003 and is an established organisation which currently has thousands of members located all over the world. You can see that we are a truly international organisation with members united by a common interest in aspects of social responsibility. While some people have been involved since the inception of the Network, many have joined us later as part of our development. And of course new members continue to join. We have decided therefore to give a brief history of the establishment and development of the Network.
The starting impetus was the decision to organise a conference on corporate social responsibility. David called it the first international conference on CSR because that is exactly true! This was the first conference on this subject anywhere in the world. As a result of this decision, on three days in September 2003 around 150 delegates from 30 countries from around the world gathered in London at London Metropolitan University. Over the three days the delegates engaged in discussion on a range of issues concerning this topic and presented over 100 papers. Topics addressed ranged from business ethics to social reporting to implications for biodiversity to sustainable construction. We can see therefore that this showed the interdisciplinary nature of the backgrounds and expertise of the participants. We still are very interdisciplinary ins our approach. Conversations about this research continued into the evenings at the dinners organised for delegates. From this conference, a variety of international collaborations developed and this is still a feature of our conferences.
This success demanded repetition and so we started the series of international conferences. So we organised the second conference in Malaysia and the third in India. we have organised subsequent conferences all over the world and still continue t do so. We are currently preparing for future conferences and you can find the latest Call for Papers on this site. We also show full details of all past and future conferences on the site. We also show some pictures from conference. Our conferences are interdisciplinary and we welcome contributions from anyone on any aspect of this topic. Contributors include academics, researchers, business people, NGO managers, government officials and politicians, consultants and scholars. And of course we continue to develop based upon the contributions of our members.
One of the distinguishing features of the conferences is our focus on the subsequent publication of papers presented. We encourage everyone to publish their work but do not require publication in our books or journals. David always says publicly that everyone should publish wherever is best for their work. In addition, we always give advice and run a workshop on getting published. We have found that less experienced participants consider this to be very valuable.
David decided that it was important that all people attending – normally working alone at their university – should be in contact. So he established the Network to encourage collaboration and discussion. Of course conference organisation and publication feature heavily in the work of the Network. This website is a reflection of this work. We encourage every member to become actively involved and to contribute to our growth.
The second important outcome of the first conference was the establishment of Social Responsibility Journal. It was the first academic journal in the field. Initially published by the Network, it developed and Emerald Publishing became involved. David launched this journal to publish work by members and others in this important and growing area. This journal is now a leading journal. Later we launched Technological Sustainability which is also becoming a leading journal. In addition, we publish books through our book series – see the page for their contents.
The Network continues to develop as a dynamic and vibrant organisation. This is due to the strength of our membership. Possibly, the main reason for the existence of the Network is to enable us all as scholars, with various expertises, to communicate with each other and share information. In achieving this, we join together in research projects, development of courses and course material, and various other activities. We believe the strength and vibrancy of the Network is the same as that of its members. We are inviting you therefore to share in opportunities for collaboration and to contribute to our various publishing outlets.
Aims and Objectives
The Social Responsibility Research Network (SRRNet) is a body of scholars who are concerned with the Social Contract between all stakeholders in global society and consequently with the socially responsible and sustainability behaviour of organisations.
Mission Statement
The mission of the SRRNet is to promote collaborative, cross-cultural and international research on any aspect of its social responsibility and sustainability agenda, to disseminate such research globally and to improve knowledge.
Strategy
The strategy to accomplish the mission is:
The exchange of research through its website;
The promotion and organisation of a series of international research conferences, in various parts of the world and under the leadership of a named individual;
The production and dissemination of academic journals and books;
The production of such other publications as are deemed appropriate and for which sufficient funds exist;
The promotion and organisation of other relevant activities.
Membership
Membership is free and open to anyone. It is a formally constituted organisation governed by a constitution and managed by an elected / nominated board. The management of the Network will be delegated to this board, which will be supplemented by a general meeting, open to all members, which will take place at each conference organised.
Membership is free and open to anyone interested.
In order to join then just send a message to the email address below giving 4 pieces of information:
Name
Affiliation
Country of abode
Contact email address
and you will be enrolled.
info@SRRNet.org