There is a general awareness of corporate social responsibility among both producers and consumers.  The GoBF requires mining companies to invest in social infrastructure, such as health centers and schools, and other projects to benefit the local populations in the areas of their mining operations.  A common practice for many companies is to provide food supplies, typically rice or millet, to their workers often at the end of the year.  Larger private businesses, such as civil engineering firms, sponsor sport events like the Tour du Faso and donate sporting equipment to disadvantaged communities.  SOEs such as SONABHY and LONAB frequently undertake social projects.

Burkina Faso is a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) since 2008.  In 2013, it was declared an EITI compliant country, and has continued to show progress in each evaluation.