According to its opponents, corporate social responsibility will raise business costs, reduce business profits, dilute the purpose of business, and give business too much social power.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with stakeholders.

Business Costs

Business costs entail the expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, including but not limited to production, labor, materials, and overhead costs.

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control others within a social structure, often used to achieve personal or collective goals.