Corporate funding and local community development: a case from the mining industry in Australia

2019 ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
Robyn Mayes
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Community Initiatives ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Funding ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Community

This chapter elucidates the social and political complexities of corporate community development as practised in the mining industry, with attention to implications for meanings of ‘community’ and ‘development’. This is achieved through examination of corporate funding of community initiatives in the rural Shire of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia, the greenfield site of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation owned by BHP Billiton (BHPB) until 2010. The chapter begins with an overview of corporate social responsibility and the contested concept of development before examining the community development practices undertaken by the mining sector in Australia. It critically analyses BHPB's claimed commitment to community development and then explores more specifically its role in ‘developing’ Ravensthorpe.

scholarly journals ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI COORPORATE SOSIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) BERDASARKAN PRINSIP GOOD COORPORATE GOVERNANCE DI PT. BIO NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evi Lorita
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Social

This research aims to investigate the implementation and factors that impede the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which is based on the principle of Good Corporate Governance Good Corporate Governance (GSG) in PT. Bio Nusantara Teknologi. This research uses a descriptive method of analysis with a qualitative approach and data collection performed by the method of instrumental case studies, documentary studies, and natural observation (observation depth). The results show that six areas of activity that the CSR programs have been implemented by PT. BNT to improve well being communities are Education, Social Affairs / Religion, Health, Infrastructure, Economic and Environmental Affairs. Second, funds budgeted in the implementation of CSR programs at the PT. BNT were fit with the intelligence of UUPM No.25 Tahun 2007 in the amount of 1-5% of the company's profit after tax. Third, the social sector undertaken by PT.BNT to the CSR programs simply touch the community, where it is seen from the social program / religion that has been done, the areas of health and education.As for the program of environment and the economy has not been so touching peoples. Fourth, CSR applied by PT. BNT based GCG show that the implementation is not visible transparent principles, accountability, responsibility and fairness. Fifth, the existence of CSR programs in the form of community development that has been carried out by PT.BNT still lacks of impacts and benefits to improve the welfare of the local community, because of lack of fulfilling wishes of local communities, especially in the fields of economics, education and infrastructure development.And sixth, the implementation of CSR programs in the form of community development in the PT.BNT reap many obstacles and challenges, such as lack of budget funds and the scope and location of the village area around the company, so that distribution is not equitable relief. Keywords: implementation analysis, corporate social responsibility, good corporate governance

Corporate social responsibility of mining industries

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepankar Sharma ◽  
Priya Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Foreign Firms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the community development approaches of large-scale mining companies, with particular reference to how they may engender community dependency. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with a review of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining industry, corporate community initiatives and the problem of mining dependency at a national, regional and local levels. Findings – It outlines some of the reasons why less-developed countries (LDCs) experience under-development and detrimental effects as a result of their linkages with industrialized countries. LDCs are not able to take advantage of advanced technology and management skills due to being relatively poor in capital and skills, and foreign technologies compete unfairly with and destroy local production techniques, creating a pool of unemployable “marginalized” people. Holder’s of investments in LDCs demand annual returns for continued support – profits are taken out of the country or guaranteed by tax concessions. Unwillingness of foreign firms to train local people to take over management positions. Originality/value – This paper explores how the need to address sustainability issues has affected communities, and whether community development initiatives have been effective in contributing to more sustainable communities.

scholarly journals The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Rural Community Development: The Case of TITAN – Sharrcem in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziz Vila ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos ◽  
Evangelos Vergos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios ◽  
Hysen Shabanaj
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of firms’ strategies in their effort to increase their positive impact on society. This study investigates the impact of a CSR initiative, known as “The LAB Project”, implemented by the TITAN– Sharrcem Company, on the rural community of Hani I Elezit in Kosovo. The LAB project aims to support the establishment and operation of agricultural and food-related start-ups and, most importantly, to ensure their sustainability. The sample of the study consists of 174 area residents. This research examines local residents’ perceptions about a) the TITAN-Sharrcem operations in the area, b) the LAB project’s main contribution to the local community,  c) the project’s overall performance, d)  the profitability of the start-ups created by the project, and e)  the project’s effect on the community’s quality of life. Overall, the results reveal that the project has set the foundation for the community’s sustainable development. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research on the effect of such initiatives in the region. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Entrepreneurship, Community Development

scholarly journals Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Resilience: Empirical Evidence in the Nickel Mining Industry in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1395
Author(s):  
Iskandar Zainuddin Rela ◽  
Abd Hair Awang ◽  
Zaimah Ramli ◽  
Yani Taufik ◽  
Sarmila Md Sum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Nickel Mining ◽  
Corporate Social

Mining is an important industry in Indonesia. A nickel mining company has operated for almost 45 years. It has managed corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes in the neighbouring local community. In addition to the environmental conservation and mitigation, as well as socioeconomic enhancement, the CSR is expected to nurture resilience in the local communities. This study’s goal is to examine the effect of CSR on community resilience (COM-R) in the surrounding community. To analyse the effect of CSR practise on COM-R, Partial Least Squares -Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) is used. Results show that CSR has a positive effect on and a significant relationship with COM-R. Results also indicate that CSR’s contribution to COM-R enhances community collective efficacy, community action, and adaptation. Thus, the verified CSR and COM-R model benefits other researchers, companies, and governments to be further explored.

scholarly journals Community Development in Kemijen Village, East Semarang: A Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Hartuti Purnaweni ◽  
Irzaldi Yazid ◽  
Mutia Nur Arifah ◽  
Anis Qomariah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Corporate Social

Companies, either state-owned and private which operates in the field and/or related to natural resources must implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), such as by PT Indonesia Power (PT. IP) UBP-Tambaklorok which is located nearby Tanjung Mas Harbor, Tambaklorok Village, North Semarang District. Semarang City. The CSR implementation should benefit for both sides, the company for its image and the local community for the implemented programs. Therefore it is important to analyse perception of the local community as well as their opinions about the company's CSR activities in their village, in this case is the people of Kemijen village which is located adjacent to the PT. IP’s area. This research is descriptive qualitative, done in 2019, describing the phenomenon of CSR implementation by PT. IP, and the perception of the local community of Kemijen village towards the CSR activities implemented by PT. IP. The informants were taken using purposive sampling technique, covering both formal and informal leaders, the local people, as well as community development officer of PT. IP. Primary data was gathered using in-depth interview technique and observation. Secondary data consist of documents. Primary and secondary data was then coded and analysed interactively. PT. IP has formulated and implemented the Company’s strategies into CSR Roadmap 2015-2019, which is the grand strategy and a milestone of CSR implementation to integrate CSR strategy into the Company’s strategy, in the sectors of education, health, economy, and infrastructure. According to the perception of the Kemijen villagers, there have been both benefit and insufficiency of the PT. IP’s CSR implementation. They expect more programs to be implemented, in order to allowing them more opportunities for poverty alleviation.

scholarly journals Analisis Nilai Manfaat Ekonomi Program CSR dan PKBL PT. Bukit Asam (Tbk.)

MBIA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Rabin Ibnu Zainal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a form of social responsibility from the business to also care about the conditions of the social environment around it. In this concept, businesses are not only required to realize their economic responsibilities in fulfilling the production of goods and services but are also asked to care about aspects of social and environmental responsibility affected by these production activities. PT. Bukit Asam (Tbk) (PTBA) as one of the companies engaged in coal mining in Muara Enim district, is also inseparable from the responsibilities that have been mandated in the form of related regulations and laws. PTBA as a BUMN is also mandated to implement the Partnership and Community Development Program (PKBL), which is also a form of CSR programs. In its implementation, if it is associated with the mandate of CSR and PKBL regulations, it is appropriate for the CSR-PKBL program not only to measure its business benefits, both in terms of the company's reputation, but also to continue to operate to the marketing aspects. However, CSR and PKBL must be able to provide economic benefits to the recipient community. For this reason, this study presents how the perspective of the community in seeing the CSR-PKBL program that has been conducted by PTBA to the community in Muara Enim Regency. The study was conducted in communities in 17 villages in 3 sub-districts identified as having received the CSR-PKBL program from 2014-2015. This study is useful for companies to provide a direction to the future CSR-PKBL program, and also to local governments to formulate policies related to the implementation of CSR-PKBL as mandated by law.

scholarly journals Drivers of corporate community involvement and challenges in measuring its impact

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denni I. Arli ◽  
Jack Cadeaux
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Community Involvement ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Community

Purpose – The aim of this study is to explore drivers of corporate community involvement (CCI) initiatives and the challenges faced by companies in measuring the social impact of their initiatives in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted semi-structured interviews with various corporate social responsibility (CSR) or CCI managers from Australian companies and their not-for-profit (NFP) partners. The final sample consists of 27 managers from a mix of industries. Findings – The study shows that stakeholder's salience may have an impact on CCI activities, especially in the area of measurements and reporting activities. Moreover, while some companies have attempted to measure the social impact of their initiatives, a large number of companies have not. This is all the more surprising given the recent focus in marketing on accountability and measurement. The results show three challenges: lack of interest, lack of resources and lack of consensus. Subsequently, the authors offer some research propositions to underline these challenges. Originality/value – This study focuses on CCI which is one of the most visible parts of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It draws on interviews with various managers in charge of companies' CSR or CCI.

Exploring the link between corporate social responsibility and health and safety in the mines

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah ◽  
Justice Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to set a baseline understanding of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) concept amongst the different stakeholders in the mining industry in Ghana and further examine their appreciation of issues of occupational health and safety. It explored the integration of issues of health and safety of employees into the broader CSR agenda through a stakeholder analysis. Design/methodology/approach – The study population comprised various stakeholders operating in the mining industry of Ghana. The purposive sampling technique was used in the selection of the organisations/institutions that participated in the study. In all, 35 people were interviewed, and the interview data were analysed using thematic-content analysis. Findings – The findings provide an insight into how the various stakeholders in the mining industry in Ghana understood the CSR concept and how they went about practising it. Appreciation of issues health and safety by the various stakeholders also received considerable attention. All the stakeholders equated CSR to community relations. In all the cases, respondents referred to the local community as their focal point when discussing the concept. Originality/value – On the basis of this paper, it appears that mining companies in Ghana have looked upon the concept as a strategic challenge and not as a series of high-profile initiatives aimed at ensuring a responsible business practice. This paper adds to the literature by providing a perspective on how CSR associates with health and safety.

scholarly journals A Corporate Social Responsibility Framework for Mining Sector Using Analytic Network Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Tarhan Okan ◽  
Iskender Peker ◽  
Serife Demirelli
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Main Criterion ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Corporate Social

<p>The aim of this study is to develop a corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework for mining sector and put forward the differences in the CSR perception and interests of the main stakeholders in mining sector, which are defined as government, mining corporations, and other social stakeholders. Analytic Network Process (ANP), which is a decision making technique with multiple criteria, is used in measuring the criteria to be able to bring out how stakeholders perceive CSR activities of mining corporations and which activities they attach more importance and priority. According to the results, for government institutions the most important main criterion identified is “legal criteria”, and for mining companies it is “economic criteria”. On the other hand, from the perspective of other social stakeholders, which consists of “academicians, local community, and non-governmental organizations”, the results show that the main criterion of “environmental criteria” has the highest importance. Study results clearly put forward the differences among stakeholders’ perceptions and interests.</p>

scholarly journals Efficiency of social innovation and investment projects for the sustainable economic development

2019 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 02163
Author(s):  
Valerya Glazkova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Methodical Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Corporate Social

The need of ecological and demographic equilibrium demands implementation of social investments, including business within realization of corporate social responsibility that, in turn, needs validity of calculations for the assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of the respective projects. Nowadays, many companies develop their own techniques of the social projects’ assessment, which can use the same parameter, but measure it in another way. And in this sense, they often become incomparable. The main contents of the concept of the corporate social responsibility are stated, and the existing indicators and approaches to the assessment of corporate social responsibility of business are considered in the article. The dynamics of the development of corporate social responsibility in Russia is also presented in the article. The methodical approach to the efficiency of the investments carried out by business and aimed at the development of workers, local community and ecology is the result of the research. These results can be used for the assessment of the efficiency of the projects implemented by business within corporate social responsibility.

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