scholarly journals Extractive industries and local development in the Peruvian Highlands

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Ticci ◽  
Javier Escobal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Extractive Industries ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Social Expenditure ◽  
Welfare Impact ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Educational Indicators

AbstractDuring the last 20 years, the mining sector in Peru has been experiencing sustained growth. Using census, administrative, nationally and regionally representative data we compare districts in the Peruvian Highlands with a recent mining development with suitable counterfactuals. We find that the new mining activities attract migration inflows, and have some positive effects over educational indicators, and that these impacts, on average, are smaller in districts with lower levels of corporate social expenditure. However, the results of this study suggest that the local potential welfare impact of the mining boom is largely untapped and corporate social responsibility has had a limited role in improving this effect.

The impact of corporate social responsibility on firms’ financial performance, evidence from the food and beverage industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niccolò Nirino ◽  
Nicola Miglietta ◽  
Antonio Salvi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on firms’ financial performance (FP) in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. Design/methodology/approach The authors developed a conceptual model that hypothesizes a positive effect of CSR governance on CSR outcomes (environmental and social) and these on firm’s FP. Gathering data from 190 F&B companies, the authors empirically tested the validity of the model through an ordinary least squares regression analysis. Findings The findings highlight the positive impact of CSR governance on environmental and social outcomes, showing real societal concerns among companies’ stakeholders in the F&B industry. Studies on the effect of CSR outcomes on FP have shown mixed results. On one side, the social outcomes positively impact a firm’s performance; on the other side, environmental outcomes show insignificant or non-positive effects depending on different measurements of FP. Originality/value Despite the mixed set of results between CSR and a firm’s performance in the literature, this research provides a new framework in which the impact of CSR on FP is analysed through the effectiveness of CSR governance on CSR outcomes (social and environmental). Moreover, this study contributes to the CSR literature understanding the impact of both environment and social concerns by companies on firm’s FP in F&B context.

scholarly journals The Modern-Day Impact of Cultural and Religious Diversity: "Managing Family Justice in Diverse Societies"

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 552
Author(s):  
Christa Rautenbach
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Extractive Industries ◽  
International Human Rights Law ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Transnational Companies ◽  
International Human ◽  
Corporate Social

 Transnational companies (TNCs) in general and those operating in the extractive industry sector in particular have an impact on the realisation of human rights. Yet under international human rights law, instruments regulating TNCs’ obligations in terms of human rights are non-binding. Consequently, the state in which TNCs operate remains the only duty bearer of human rights and should ensure that companies under its jurisdiction comply with human rights. The aim of this article is to examine the extent to which Nigeria and South Africa comply with their obligations to ensure that TNCs in extractive industries operating within their borders promote and respect human rights. Ultimately it is argued that the legal architecture in the countries under study does not satisfactorily shield people from the actions of TNCs. In an attempt to remedy the situation, it is suggested that a way forward could be constructed on the following pillars: inserting human rights clauses into international trade and investment agreements; raising awareness of and sensitization on the importance of corporate social responsibility as a "profit maximising mechanism"; turning corporate social responsibility into binding human rights obligations; and using international human rights monitoring mechanisms. Though the points made in this article generally engage the human rights impacts of extractive industries in Nigeria and South African, the proposed solutions are generalisable to other societies in which these industries operate.

scholarly journals Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a New Alternative to Governance Challenges of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-46
Author(s):  
Davit Maisuradze ◽  
Giorgi Narmania ◽  
Magda Lazishvili ◽  
Mariam Tkeshelashvili ◽  
Irakli Shakiashvili
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Alternative Theory ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Governance Challenges ◽  
Corporate Social

AbstractThis article aims to analyze the current theory of managing the State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) with the use of Single Ownership Entity and to suggest alternative solution, particularly, managing SOEs with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).After a thorough review of the literature analyzing the connection between CSR and SOEs, the article states that there are important missing points in the previous research and academic debate: (1) no scholar directly emphasizes CSR as the answer to the problems of SOEs; (2) there is no research conducted on the comparison of Single Ownership Entity and CSR, evaluating their potential positive effects on SOEs; (3) accordingly, academic literature does not discuss the ways and tools of implementation of CSR in SOEs.The article aims to fill this gap and emphasize the links between CSR and SOEs. Due to the challenges, goals and ownership structure of SOEs, CSR is the most suitable corporate governance model for SOEs and its effective implementation is more vital than the execution of recommendations on creating the single ownership entity suggested by international organizations. The research question of the article is to compare managing the SOEs with the use of the CSR model (Alternative Theory) to single ownership mechanism established by OECD (Current Theory) and find out whether CSR is a better solution to the existing problems of SOEs.Finally, the article discusses the institutional context of SOEs based on the examples of the countries of Eastern and Central Europe where the problems regarding SOEs remain remarkable; presents the balance of interests of stakeholders’ in SOEs in connection to Alternative and Current Theories; and combines analysis, research and recommendations of international organizations and academia towards the problems of SOEs.

scholarly journals Autorregulação e Responsabilidade Social da Empresa no Setor Minerário: a experiência com o "Programa Mineração" / Autorregulation and Social Responsibility of the Company in the Mining Sector: the experience with the "Mining Program"

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Da Fonseca Chauvet
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Mining Institute ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Corporate Social

<p>O presente artigo tem como finalidade avaliar se o “Programa Mineração” lançado pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Mineração (IBRAM) consiste em um exemplo claro de autorregulação privada no setor minerário, de implementação de boas práticas na atividade e, ainda, serve como exemplo de responsabilidade social das empresas que atuam em tal segmento econômico. No presente estudo far-se-á, incialmente, uma avaliação breve acerca da regulação estatal, seus principais aspectos e características. Em seguida, será apreciado o conceito de autorregulação privada, englobando a exposição de suas principais vantagens e algumas desvantagens. Buscar-se-á enquadrar o “Programa Mineração” justamente na definição de autorregulação. Posteriormente, procurar-se-á demonstrar a necessidade e importância da responsabilidade social das empresas, com destaque àquelas que desempenham atividades de mineração.</p><p> </p><p>This article aims to evaluate whether the "Mining Program" launched by the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM) consists of a clear example of private self - regulation in the mining sector, the implementation of good practices in the activity and also serves as an example Of social responsibility of companies operating in such economic segment. In the present study, a brief evaluation will be made initially of the state regulation, its main aspects and characteristics. Next, the concept of private self-regulation will be appreciated, encompassing the exposition of its main advantages and some disadvantages. It will be sought to frame the "Mining Program" precisely in the definition of self-regulation. Subsequently, an attempt will be made to demonstrate the need and importance of corporate social responsibility, especially those that perform mining activities.</p>

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