Stages of Corporate Citizenship: A Developmental Framework

Center research suggests that the development of citizenship is a stage-by-stage process in which a combination of internal capabilities applied to environmental challenges propels development forward. This Center publication describes the five stages of corporate citizenship and the citizenship dimensions on which they are based. It will help companies gauge where they fit in the current landscape and provide guidance to plot a future course. The publication provides tangible examples and case studies to illustrate distinct dimensions of citizenship within a company at a specific point in time.