Local community development is changing the future of our industries
Corporate social responsibility and the importance of investing in the communities in which we live and work―in fact, it is the epitome of “thinking globally, acting locally.” In his article, Craig Simmer investigates how corporate social responsibility has evolved over the years, becoming a significant contributor to successful business. Craig makes the case for investing in community development, and the positive impacts that has both on the long-term success of the business as well as the sustainability and prosperity of communities.
Read Craig’s full article here.

Craig Simmer
Regional director, Infrastructure, Africa, Europe, and Middle East region
Craig is the regional director of Infrastructure for Hatch’s Africa, Europe, and Middle East region, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Craig also leads Hatch’s socioeconomic development efforts in South Africa, which have contributed to Hatch achieving a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating for three years standing.