Résumé:
The aim of this paper is to find out – due to an extended literature study – where the
focus in the discussion of Sustainable Development (SD), Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) and their relationship is. Clusters have been identified which intend to clarify whether
CSR correlates with the social dimension of SD as defined by Brundtland and the model of
the triple-bottom-line ;whether CSR represents SD on a corporate level; whether SD and CSR
are used synonymously; or whether articles exist which focus especially on the social
dimension of SD but do not use terms such as CSR.
A framework is presented in which the relationship between SD and CSR is defined to
ease further research in SD and CSR, moreover, to enhance the development of new
methodologies and instruments towards the implementation of SD / CSR strategies into
companies.