A competitive edge in emerging markets e1ffirs 06 10 2010 page 3 sr strategies corporatesocial responsibility for a competitiveedge in emergingmarketsoriginally started from material i prepared for corporate social responsibility pt indo tambangraya megah tbk. Csr strategies corporate social responsibility for a competitive edge in emerging markets globalization has changed the nature of many markets previously protected local industries have been forced to become more competitive a situation that provides both opportunities and challenges. Csr strategies corporate social responsibility for a competitive edge in emerging markets this title provides readers with various case studies to show how the adoption of appropriate corporate social responsibilty activities ensures a superior result in terms of the financial environmental and social aspects of business success. Csr strategies corporate social responsibility for a competitive edge in emerging markets author jeremy galbreath in the past companies had thought that development of the market was the key to sustainable growth. Globalization has changed the nature of many markets previously protected local industries have been forced to become more competitive a situation that provides both opportunities and challenges key among these is the challenge of implementing responsible business practices corporate social responsibility csr is widely recognized as a worthy commitment to ensure sustainable benefit for