“It is time to reinstate moral reflection in financial thinking, as is done in other sensitive areas (biology, medicine and others). Finance is not an abstract mathematical theory but truly a social structure with a deep impact on the system and the individuals in the system.” (Cossin, MIT Sloan Management Review, Winter 2009)

In science and practice, the prevalent trend suggests that beyond purely economic connections, causations and processes, there are values and value enriching elements of economic management such as responsible action, good corporate governance, moral reflection and the regard of others. These values cannot just be limited to image brochures and PR activities if they want to be believable. Scientific research is able to point this out from highly qualified and multifaceted contributions spanning the course of decades.

In the area of its substantive emphasis – sustainable investments and corporate social responsibility – CSSP further devotes itself to practical and accompanying research. This takes place through a network linking renowned universities, research groups as well as public and private funding organisations.