Making sense of the ‘S’ in ESG: Breaking down Corporate Social Performance
Corporate Social Performance is emerging as a business advantage. Beyond compliance, it builds trust, opens markets, strengthens resilience, and delivers value—making the ‘S’ in ESG a strategic priority.
At Social Ventures Australia, we believe Corporate Social Performance (CSP) is emerging as the next competitive advantage for Australian business. In a world increasingly attuned to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance, we see a clear need to deepen our understanding of what sits within the ‘S’ – and how it can deliver both societal and business value.
While environmental sustainability has drawn significant investment and attention, the social dimension remains less defined, often siloed in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) teams or compliance frameworks. But done well, social performance isn’t just about risk mitigation or reputation management, instead it’s about building trust, accessing new markets, strengthening resilience, and unlocking value across the business.
Ready to go deeper?
Corporate Social Performance isn’t a new program or reporting framework. It’s a way of seeing the business. At SVA, we support organisations to understand, measure and build integrated strategies that align social impact with business performance.
If your business is already taking action, we can help you connect the dots. If you’re unsure where to start, we can help you frame the opportunity. Either way, it’s time to make the social dimension visible and investable.
