A Report on Corporate Social Responsibility of Qatar Airways

Abstract
The purpose of this report is to identify , evaluate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs of Qatar Airways and study the impact of such programs on the society and environment.
Table of Contents
Abstract
1. Introduction ………………………… …………………………………………..2
2. Definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR) …………………………….3
3. Corporate Social Responsibilities of Qatar airways …………………………….3
I. Philanthropic Responsibilities…………………………………. ………….3-4
II. Environmental Responsibilities……………………………………………..4-5
4. Analysis and Suggestions………………………………………………….……..5-6
5. Reference List…………………. ……………………………………………..….7

Introduction
In the late 1960s, corporations began to think not only in maximizing their profit but also in their obligations and commitments towards   the society. And from that time till now businesses have progressively demonstrated   those   commitments by contribute time, money, property, or work to social valuable purposes such as environment, education, health, and human welfare.
Recently, organizations and the media have started to use the term “corporate social responsibility” CSR to describe the organization's activities which do not directly relate to profit-making.
CSR in Qatar is characterized by creativity. A variety of new corporative programs have been developed. In September 2010, Qatar government through the Ministry of Business and Trade encouraged companies to involve more and more in social activates by announced that they will introduce a CSR index for Qatar companies in order to measure their social commitments.
In this report, I will highlight and analyze Qatar Airways Five Pillar Corporate Social Responsibility program.  

Definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
It seems to be that there are infinite definitions of CSR, here are some of these definitions arranged according to the number of dimensions each definition used (Alexander Dahlsrud, 2008):
 Commission of The European Communities,...