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The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of the concept of corporate social responsibility for Polish companies and their stakeholders and to present it as a tool to gain competitive advantage in the market. This paper focuses on the international standards in corporate social responsibility - ISO2600, AA1000, SA8000. Also indicate the important role of actually carried out CSR activities in Poland. A review of good practices of Polish companies was also carried out and the benefits of implementation of responsible business principals have been inventoried.