Corporate social responsibility: a synergistic approach in the activities of Russian and foreign corporations

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the international scientific community is increasingly discussing issues of social responsibility of enterprises and organizations. The article examines topical issues of corporate social responsibility of companies in Russia and abroad, through the prism of a synergistic approach. The manifestations of low and high synergy in the activities of business representatives are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the prospects for the development of CSR programs in companies under the influence of the 2020-2021 pandemic, and the importance of a synergistic approach during the crisis.