The vocabulary in vogue to describe corporate activities aimed at contributing to the society in general, or to specific community groups, evolves all the time. It can even baffle the mind. While some companies still use the term corporate social investment (CSI), others prefer corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community engagement (CE), among others.

Read more: Is CSI channelled into the right activities?

South Africa will soon join several countries across the world in promoting the “ecovillage” idea, which focuses on low-impact and sustainable living.

Read more: Ecovillages take root in SA