The formation of the social sphere of large entrepreneurial structures in the energy sector of the Republic of Tatarstan

The integration of the conceptual foundations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into the business development strategy and the improvement of its implementation tools is becoming a trend. The purpose of the study is a theoretical justification and description of the established practices in the formation of the social sphere of large business structures in the energy sector of the Republic of Tatarstan. Object of study - JSC «Tatenergo». Research methods: desk study (review of foreign and domestic experience in the implementation of CSR); analysis of the social sphere of JSC «Tatenergo» with a description of: positioning; principles; practices (directions) in assessing the forms of CSR implementation with identification of types of CSR. The empirical base of the study is the official website of OA Tatenergo, section “Social sphere†. Conclusions and recommendations: internal CSR prevails in the implementation of CSR of JSC «Tatenergo»; growth points are justified in the context of the concept of “sustainable development†: development of a mission, vision, CSR strategy; highlighting corporate development institutions - a responsible functional structural unit; development of external CSR.