Research on Corporate Social Responsibility from the Perspective of Low-carbon Economy and Sustainable Development

In the process that international society advocates low-carbon economy and in the movement of social responsibility, both theory field and practical field need to explore new thought as well as new model about how to evaluate enterprise’s social responsibility. Especially, in the practice of building harmony society of China, enterprise as basic organization and micro entity, should undertake social responsibility. This paper firstly defines the meaning of enterprise’s social responsibility, and then joining it with the practical condition of Chinese enterprise, from the angle of stake-holders including employee, stockholder, consumer, supplier, community, government and environment resource to build the evaluation index system of enterprise’s social responsibility, in order to offer a criterion and guideline for evaluating its performance.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSUMERS’ WASTE SORTING HABITS

CBU International Conference Proceedings ◽

10.12955/cbup.v5.901 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 51-56

Author(s):

Solveiga Blumberga ◽

Ance Saulīte

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Low Carbon ◽

The European Union ◽

Low Carbon Economy ◽

Large Size ◽

Sorting Process ◽

Common Effort ◽

Corporate Social

The transition to circular economy shifts attention to re-use, repair, restoration and recycling of materials and products. What was previously considered to be waste can be turned into resources. The transition to a circular economy where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained for as long as possible and where as little waste is generated as possible is a significant contribution to the common effort in the European Union to create a sustainable low-carbon economy in which resources are used efficiently. Such an approach allows to transform the EU economy and generate new advantages for it (European Commission, 2015). Our individual action and provided support may help peers notice an opportunity and a solution for the future. The aims of the study are: To investigate the evaluation of the significance of the consumers’ corporate social responsibility and waste-sorting habits and to provide recommendations for improved access to the separate waste collection service. The research questions for achieving the objectives of the study were the following: How do consumers evaluate corporate social responsibility of companies in general? What are the waste-sorting habits of consumers? Are there statistically significant differences in the waste-sorting habits between various consumer generations? The authors prepared a unique consumer survey in which economically active inhabitants of the capital of Latvia, aged 15 to 71 years, participated. The results of our survey showed that the respondents rated the corporate social responsibility of companies as essential and emphasized that it was important for the large-size enterprises to operate ethically. The waste-sorting process itself creates disbelief among the respondents and also suspicion that all sorted waste is lumped together and removed to disposal sites.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation - Lessons from Uganda

Makerere Business Journal ◽

10.33117/512 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 47-69

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Stakeholder Involvement ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Implementation Success ◽

Success Model ◽

Strategic Csr ◽

Corporate Social

Purpose: This paper presents aspects of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementation Success Model to guide CSR engagements. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case methodology is used to investigate two CSR companies in Uganda. Semi-structured interviews with managers and stakeholders are conducted. Data triangulation includes reviewing CSR reports and documents, and visiting communities and CSR activities/projects mentioned in the case companies’ reports. Grounded theory guides the data analysis and aggregation. Findings: The findings culminate into a “CSR Implementation Success Model. ” Key aspects of CSR implementation success are identified as: (i) involvement of stakeholders and management (i.e., co-production) at the start and during every stage of CSR implementation; (ii) management of challenges and conflicts arising within/outside of the company itself; and (iii) feedback management or performance assessment—i.e., accountability via CSR communications and reporting. Stakeholder involvement and feedback management (accountability) are pivotal, though all three must be considered equally. Research limitations: The studied companies were large and well-established mature companies, so it is unclear whether newer companies and small and medium-sized enterprises would produce similar findings. Practical implications: Successful CSR implementation starts with a common but strategic understanding of what CSR means to the company. However, CSR implementation should (i) yield benefits that are tangible, and (ii) have a sustainable development impact because these two aspects form implementation benchmarks. Additionally, top management should be involved in CSR implementation, but with clear reasons and means. Originality/value: This paper unearths a CSR Implementation Success Model that amplifies views of “creating shared value” for sustainable development. It guides organizations towards strategic CSR, as opposed to the responsive CSR (returning profits to society) that largely dominates in developing countries. Additionally, it explains how to add value to the resource envelope lubricating the entire CSR implementation process

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