A company does not exist in isolation. It may have offices, factories, warehouses, stores, vehicles, servers, and employees, but all of these activities depend on a broader environment. Businesses rely on natural resources, public infrastructure, communities, workers, customers, and institutions. In return, their operations inevitably affect the world around them. This creates an implicit social contract. Companies receive opportunities from their environment, while their decisions can influence the quality of that same environment. The ethical question is therefore not simply whether a business is profitable, but whether it uses its resources and influence responsibly. This is where companies and social responsibility intersect. Corporate responsibility is no longer merely a philanthropic…