In order to spread the CSV (Creating Shared Value) approach, Harvard University Professor Michael Porter, the founder of CSV theory, and the Institute for Industrial Policy (IPS) jointly review and award the leading companies and institutions in the industry for a sustainable society. So far, he has been running 11 Porter Prizes for Excellence in CSV, awarding representative companies that have grown while jointly pursuing economic and social values.
In addition, as many companies are accelerating their efforts to create a sustainable competitive advantage through environmental, social and governance (ESG) management, they want to internalize their ESG management foundation and discover best practices that are competitive in their businesses.