Individual Company Analysis

USG Corporation

The corporate sustainability reports for USG Corporation used for this analysis are from the years 2009, 2013, and 2016. The company operates in the construction industry and thus has streamlined their CSR activities to areas that relate to the industry. In the year 2009, the company sustainability reports majorly show information regarding environmental concerns, noting the importance of practicing sustainability and consuming green energy. In the following years, the company reports expand the horizon of their CSR activities to include social and economic responsibility. Under the social responsibility, they have identified the involvement in prioritizing safety for their workers and clients, as well contributing to the building of better communities through safe buildings. Under economic responsibility, the company identifies the role of the company in encouraging innovation within the construction industry.