The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) gained its formal usage in the 1950s, mainly due to the pioneering work of Howard R. Bowen. His seminal book, Social Responsibilities of the Businessman (1953), is considered the foundational text that formally articulated the concept. Bowen is often referred to as the “Father of CSR” because he was among the first to provide a structured definition and academic treatment of the subject.
