Corporate Social Responsibility: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for Education and Training

The Quality Management System (QMS) presents a strong opportunity for the sustainability and performance of companies. However, offering a quality product is no longer sufficient for customers who now favor products that also meet sustainability requirements. For this reason, the majority of companies are turning towards the pursuit of a viable, inclusive and responsible economy, which incorporates not only economic imperatives but also ecological and social dimensions, as recommended by the principles of sustainable development. This strategic reorientation is no longer optional but has become a key factor of competitiveness and long-term resilience. To this end, they follow the recommendations of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to ensure a balance between social, economic, and environmental aspects. CSR acts as a framework that encourages companies to go beyond legal compliance and to actively contribute to the well-being of stakeholders and the preservation of natural resources. In this context, the present article addresses the synergy between the Quality Management System (QMS) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), it also focuses on the teaching system as an essential lever for the sustainability approach.