Richard Jones Manager of Corporate Relations and CSR, Premier Oil

Q What are the benefits of early compliance with CSR? A In The Millennium Poll on Corporate Social Responsibility, which surveyed 25,000 consumers in 23 countries, nearly half of respondents said that social responsibility is the most important factor influencing individual impressions of companies. Two in three citizens want companies to go beyond their historical role in making a profit, paying taxes, employing people and obeying laws – they want companies to contribute to society.