Growing degrowth-oriented tourism? CSR certified tour operators as change agents.

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-123
Author(s):  
Sabine Panzer-Krause
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Structural Change ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Capitalist System ◽  
Substantial Role ◽  
Audit Reports ◽  
Corporate Social

Abstract This chapter acknowledges the substantial role tour operators play in the tourism industry as intermediaries bundling different individual tourism offerings together. The study adopts an evolutionary approach through the analyses of tour operators' sustainability and audit reports and investigates whether German tour operators who have gained the corporate social responsibility (CSR) certification 'TourCert' have the potential to act as change agents, upscale the downscaling idea of degrowth and contribute to a reformist pathway of structural change. The findings reveal that CSR certification schemes do not seem to genuinely foster the restructuring of the tourism market within the capitalist system, but can only marginally advocate and diffuse certain elements of degrowth-oriented tourism. At the same time, CSR certification schemes lack the influence necessary for a paradigm shift and for this reason the approach of degrowth-oriented tourism seems unsuitable for mainstream application.

Growing degrowth-oriented tourism? CSR certified tour operators as change agents.

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-123
Author(s):  
Sabine Panzer-Krause
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Structural Change ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Capitalist System ◽  
Substantial Role ◽  
Audit Reports ◽  
Corporate Social

Abstract This chapter acknowledges the substantial role tour operators play in the tourism industry as intermediaries bundling different individual tourism offerings together. The study adopts an evolutionary approach through the analyses of tour operators' sustainability and audit reports and investigates whether German tour operators who have gained the corporate social responsibility (CSR) certification 'TourCert' have the potential to act as change agents, upscale the downscaling idea of degrowth and contribute to a reformist pathway of structural change. The findings reveal that CSR certification schemes do not seem to genuinely foster the restructuring of the tourism market within the capitalist system, but can only marginally advocate and diffuse certain elements of degrowth-oriented tourism. At the same time, CSR certification schemes lack the influence necessary for a paradigm shift and for this reason the approach of degrowth-oriented tourism seems unsuitable for mainstream application.

scholarly journals Paradigm shift in the concept of corporate social responsibility: COVID-19

Green Finance ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-152
Author(s):  
Valentinas Navickas ◽  
◽  
Rima Kontautiene ◽  
Jurgita Stravinskiene ◽  
Yuriy Bilan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Corporate Social

A paradigm shift in corporate social responsibility: India’s transition from mandatory regime to the COVID-19 era

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Bhatia ◽  
Amandeep Dhawan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to examine the pattern of corporate social responsibility expenditure (CSRE) incurred by Indian companies after the inception of Companies Act 2013. It also highlights the resultant change brought in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends of the companies because of COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach The CSR index provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014, is adopted to measure the extent of CSRE made by top 30 Indian companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. To study the pattern of CSRE in various domains mentioned in the CSR index, the study is conducted over four points of time. Three alternative years since the commencement of the Companies Act 2013 i.e. 2014–2015, 2016–2017 and 2018–2019 have been taken up. Additionally, the financial year 2019–2020 is included as it marks the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings The findings show that the CSRE made by companies is increasing every year over all points of time taken in the study. In addition to this, Indian companies have voluntarily contributed a substantial amount towards COVID-19 relief over and above the required mandatory limits. Practical implications The gradual increase in CSR contributions even above the mandated amount and voluntary contribution towards COVID-19 relief by Indian companies implies that the nature of CSR in India is still philanthropic. Originality/value The study contributes to the CSR literature after the implementation of the mandatory CSR provisions in India and in the wake of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 as so far there is no such study available in the extant literature.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility Among Travel and Tour Operators in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rojan Baniya ◽  
Brijesh Thapa ◽  
Min-Seong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Responsible Business Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Csr Engagement

Travel and tour operators (TTOs) have become increasingly and positively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) due to increased consumer awareness and responsible business practices. However, CSR engagement has not fully permeated the travel and tourism industry in Nepal as it is still considered ambiguous. There is a need to identify baseline knowledge, and to institute programs and policies for CSR engagement. This study formulated a conceptual model to empirically test the relationship between perceptions of CSR (comparative, benefits and favorability) and its association with the importance, participation and future engagement intentions among TTOs in Nepal. Data were collected via a questionnaire among TTO (n = 138) that were registered with the National Association of Tour and Travel Agents. Based on the results, CSR was deemed to be important due to customers’ favorability toward organizations that implemented related activities. This relationship influenced CSR participation and subsequently led to future intentions to engage. Overall, it was apparent that the TTOs which were essentially small and medium enterprises were focused on CSR implementation largely due to customers’ pressure and/or demand. This study provides knowledge to devise appropriate strategies to drive CSR implementation in the tourism industry via TTO in Nepal.

scholarly journals CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE MANDATORY INDIAN LEGAL REGIME: UNDERSTANDING WILLINGNESS OF CORPORATIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Rajdip Bhadra Chaudhuri
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Theory ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Theoretical Construct ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Corporate Social

The theoretical construct of Corporate Social Responsibility has been developed by authors in the 20th century whereas philanthropic activities have been associated with corporations since its birth. Archie B. Carroll developed 4 dimensions of corporate social responsibility: economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic. This has further garnered the scope of understanding CSR from different perspective. The study aims to harmonize the development of corporate social responsibility focusing on a model based approach depicting a paradigm shift from shareholder to stakeholder theory of doing business. The research also ferrets out the moral and legal dimensions of CSR in India. A study has been made to understand the CSR fund utilization by twenty companies from 2014 to 2018 listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange. This study helps in understanding the willingness of corporations to spend towards CSR activities and subsequently measures have also been suggested for better engagement of corporations to be more socially responsible. KEYWORDS: Corporate social responsibility, Fund, Listed companies, Stakeholder, Willingness

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