What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. 

By practicing corporate social responsibility, companies are aware of how they impact aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental. Engaging in CSR means a company operates in ways that enhance society and the environment instead of contributing negatively to them.

In 2025, events are no longer just about entertainment and networking they’re about meaning, purpose, and impact.

Across the world companies are shifting their focus to CSR events, and social impact events that leave lasting impressions on both participants and the wider community. At CTW Events, we specialise in helping businesses host events that do good while feeling unforgettable.

What is social impact?

Social impact events are experiences intentionally designed to benefit communities, champion causes, and align with broader environmental, social, or ethical goals. Whether it’s a charity team-building challenge, a zero-waste conference, or an offsite that contributes to a sustainability project, these events are reshaping the corporate and non-profit event scenes. (source)

DID YOU KNOW?:

  • CSR-driven events aligned with the UN-SDGs can significantly boost employee happiness and creative self-efficacy, two key drivers of innovation and engagement.
  • When employees identify with their organization’s social impact, they feel more pride and satisfaction, leading to increased creativity, stronger organisational commitment, and more meaningful participation in CSR initiatives. (source)

Why Businesses Are Embracing Purpose-Driven Events

  1. Can increase productivity within an organisation by 18% (gallup)
  2. Team-building events can improve communication by 50% (source)
  3. 75% of staff say teamwork and collaboration are crucial to corporate success. (source)
  4. 54% of employees experience culture through the company’s mission and values.(source)

Planning a Social Impact Event: What to Consider

  • Pick a Purpose: Ask your workforce. Choose a cause that aligns with your brand values and resonates with your audience.
  • Choose Ethical Partners: Work with vendors, caterers, and venues that have sustainability or ethical sourcing credentials.
  • Tell the Story: Document your impact and share it across social media and internal comms to reinforce the value.
  • Make it Measurable: From number of meals packed to carbon offset numbers, impact reporting matters.

Why Work With CTW Events?

CTW Events' Team building events in London England

At CTW Events, we combine events with social responsibility. Whether you’re a startup looking to inspire your team or a global company aiming to great an engaging, purposeful team-building experience, we create customised experiences that align with your mission.

Book a 15-min discovery call with our event impact team here

Let’s Change the Way we do Events!

Social impact isn’t just a trend, it’s the future of the events industry.

Join the movement, inspire your team, and create an impact with every event you host.