Corporate Social Responsibility is a company's commitment to operate in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner, while recognizing the interests of its stakeholders. This commitment is beyond statutory requirements. Corporate Social Responsibility is, therefore, closely linked with the practice of
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a term used to describe the efforts, stances, and policies that companies undertake and enforce in an effort to positively impact the world. It's also known as corporate citizenship. CSR has become more important today as both employees and customers are demanding that companies align with their values ...
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE EXAMPLE OF THE MINING PROJECT CERREJÓN AND ITS RELATION WITH THE INDIGENOUS GROUP WAYÜU IN COLOMBIA* Ildikó Szegedy-Maszák** ABSTRACT This article is the result of an interdisciplinary research project "Legal, Economic and Social Policies for the Sustainable Development
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda has been a part of the global debate on socio-economic development for many decades. Countless claims have been made that CSR can contribute towards more inclusive development and the alleviation of poverty. This briefing examines the concept and role of CSR in the mining industry of South Africa.
Corporate social responsibility, mining and sustainable development in Namibia: critical reflections through a relational lens Article Accepted Version Littlewood, D. (2015) Corporate social responsibility, mining and sustainable development in Namibia: critical reflections through a relational lens. Development Southern Africa, 32 (2). pp. 240 ...
Sustainability. Sustainability is responsibility for the impact that the organization exerts on its surroundings, in business, environmental and social terms.Conscious management of the impact translates into lower costs, improved external relations and better managed risks.
Traditional economic system has brought important negative implications regarding environmental development, as well as an unequal distribution of wealth, which has led to ecological disasters and population imbalances. Considering the existence of unequal opportunities and access to resources in a global economy, it would be relevant to study the …
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the local level. However, the effectiveness of CSR initiatives in the oil, gas and mining sectors has been increasingly questioned.
the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining Sustainability Accounting Standards. This is the 14th annual sustainability/corporate responsibility report published by Golden Star. The report scope, boundaries, and performance data cover the company's operating entities in
2 SUSTAINABLE MINING Total domestic investment has seen a major structural shift in its investment rate (the ratio of gross fixed capital formation to gross domestic product (GDP)). In recent years, as new large scale mining investments have taken place, this ratio has risen to well over 20 percent.
worldwide for authoritative information, company examples and advice about corporate social responsibility (CSR). This guide has been developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to help respond to that demand. Importantly, the guide should also be useful to the many firms that do not currently have formal CSR poli-
Corporate Social Responsibility: Microsoft Case Study. Microsoft has been rated the most environmentally friendly company by the noprofit Just Capital (2019). It reached carbon neutrality, reduced its products packaging by 20% and donated billions in software services to communities and NGOs in 2018. For example, the company uses its AI to ...
In today's article we are going to go over different Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Key Performance Indicators (KPI) examples. CSR can be measured in different ways depending on what your company or brand is trying to achieve and which are its main goals. We are going to go over different metrics and KPIs in which…
Corporate citizenship means a company embodies values that go beyond the bottom line. Examples of social responsibility initiatives a company may adopt include: Environmentally conscious materials production. Companies …
1. [Seller/Supplier] Corporate Social Responsibility Conduct and Compliance Acknowledgment, Representations and Warranties. The buyer has a written CSR policy that articulates its corporate values. If the buyer does not have a written CSR policy, then the parties must revise these Standard Clauses.
Mining companies' role in sustainable development 241 officials of a social responsibility other than to make as much money for their stockholders as possible' (quoted in Carroll, 1999: 277).
Successful Corporate Social Responsibility Examples. 1. Lego's Commitment to Sustainability. As one of the most reputable companies in the world, Lego aims to not only help children develop through creative play, but foster a healthy planet. Lego is the first, and only, toy company to be named a World Wildlife Fund Climate Savers Partner ...
(Adimazoya, 2013). Through corporate social responsibility, the mining industry may maintain its exemplary status among African countries (Abugre, 2014). The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationships between corporate social responsibility, environmental policies, and community complaints, and
"Corporate social responsibility" (CSR) and "sustainability" are two of many terms used to describe the social and environmental contributions and consequences of business activity. The notion of sustainable development lies in progress within three dimensions: economic development, environmental protection and social cohesion.
Ralph Hamann and Paul Kapelus argue that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-related narratives and practices can be fruitfully assessed with reference to accountability and fairness as key criteria. Brief case studies of mining in South Africa and Zambia suggest that there are still important gaps between mining companies' CSR activities, on the one hand, and …
For mining, one outcome of the CSR agenda is the increasing need for individual companies to justify their existence and document their performance through the disclosure of social and environmental information. This paper explores recent trends in the reporting of such impacts and issues in the global mining industry.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) sustainability data for ILLOVO SUGAR LTD., Agriculture & Mining and South Africa. The group is Africa's biggest sugar producer and has extensive agricultural and manufacturing operations in …
ABSTRACT: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes economic, social and environmental aspects, and it has particular significance in mining.This paper explores the subject of CSR in the mining industry and the main synergies …
Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility: A case for CEC. Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) has over time become one of the standard business practices of profit-making organizations. A company's commitment to the notion of shared value can be observed and measured by how much it gives back to the community and, ultimately, its people.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Local Community, Mining Company 1. Introduction The practical implications of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have received much attention [1]-[5]. Re-search suggests that corporate social responsibility represents a differentiating factor that may be used success-
Corporate Responsibility. The Canadian mining industry knows that there is a right way and a wrong way to operate. Doing it right builds trust among communities and decision-makers, and reduces key business risks – both critical elements to a company's bottom line. The business of mining carries great responsibility to the communities that ...
The defining feature of a successful CSR program is a high respect for stakeholder engagement at the local, regional and national level. "Companies must benefit all of their stakeholders ...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the driving force behind companies that give back to their community. It can come in various forms and guises, such as volunteering, donating or providing incentives; whatever shape it takes, though, it's not just the organisation's chosen causes that benefit.
Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships in South Africa L Mabuza, N Msezane and M Kwata In the light of challenges associated with sustainable development in the developing world, the mining industry, as is the case with other industries, has been compelled to relook issues pertinent