The purpose of this white paper published in 2009 by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to raise awareness about social responsibility in both the private and the public sectors. It is also designed to boost Norwegian companies' motivation and ability to exercise social responsibility, by strengthening guidance and advisory measures, and increasing openness, dialogue and exchange of experience between the authorities and the private sector.

In 2010 CSR Europe's network of national partner organisations has updated the document "A Guide to CSR in Europe" (published in 2009), providing insight into the state of CSR and current trends and priorities in different European countries.
Page 37 in 2009 guide and page 52 in 2010 guide present CSR information:
-    Policies and legislation
-    Key Drivers
-    Actions in Environment, Supply Chain, Human Rights and Equal Opportunities
-    Main actors

The European Union presents a Website about Sustainable development in different European countries.
You can find a presentation by country with: the legal requirements, the resources and the programmes.

Created in 1996 under the name Green Business Network Norway, CSR Norway is the leading Norwegian business network on Corporate Social Responsibility. The network has a multi-stakeholder focus, and encompasses the following stakeholders:
- Companies and federations
- Governments
- Universities and R&D
- NGOs
The network changed its name to CSR Norway in June 2010. At the same time it launched a new effort to mobilize Norwegian companies in a strong CSR movement.