The position of sustainable corporate social responsibility in the process of creating sustainable prosperity in the European Union

The aim of the article is to analyse the status of Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility in the area of the European Union. The article shows the development of the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility. There is highlighted the enterprise potential to address current social and environmental issues and achieve a competitive advantage. Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility reflects the need to implement socially responsible activities throughout whole value chain and thus contribute to creating sustainable prosperity in the European Union.