Corporate social responsibility and environmental and technological innovation performance: case studies of Brazilian companies

Author(s):  
Fernanda Gabriela Borger ◽  
Isak Kruglianskas
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Xue-Zhou Zhao ◽  
Feng-Wen Chen ◽  
Chia-Huei Wu ◽  
Sangbing Tsai ◽  
...  

High-polluting industries are important sources of pollutant emissions, and closely related to many environmental issues. High-polluting firms face the pressure to exploit technological innovation for improving their environmental operations. This paper explores the impact of corporate social responsibility and public attention on the innovation performance of high-polluting firms. Based on a sample of China’s listed firms in high-polluting industries from 2011 to 2016, we use a panel data model to investigate the associations among corporate social responsibility, public attention and innovation performance. The results show that there is a positive association between corporate social responsibility and innovation performance. There is a positive association between public attention and innovation performance as well. The pressure of regional economies can hinder innovation performance. Furthermore, in the subsample of state-owned enterprises, the association between public attention and innovation performance is more pronounced. Meanwhile, the corporate social responsibility of non-state-owned enterprises plays a stronger role for innovation performance, but its effect will be limited by the pressure of regional economies. Our results can help high-polluting firms implement the innovation strategies for obtaining more environmental benefits and achieving sustainable development.


2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Marques ◽  
Pilar Presas ◽  
Alexandra Simon

This study addresses the heterogeneity of family firms in their engagement with corporate social responsibility (CSR). We build on stewardship theory and socioemotional wealth to explore the foundations of CSR in family firms and to examine whether the extent of engagement is based on values, and how and why this happens. We use the interpretative method of grounded theory to address these questions. Based on 12 case studies of Spanish family firms, this article illustrates the patterns of influence of family involvement and values in explaining the extent and scope of CSR.


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2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 24-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewan Sutherland

Purpose The paper aims to examine the reporting of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the telecommunications sector and to consider how the obligations and regulations imposed on operators affect what is considered as CSR compared to other sectors. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a review of the academic literature on CSR, relating this to developments in the regulatory state and the adoption by governments and intergovernmental bodies of CSR instruments. Also, the paper conducts an analysis of coltan, greenhouse gas emissions and privacy as short case studies where CSR issues and regulations meet. Findings Many activities that in other sectors would be considered CSR are required by licence or legislation, together with much more detailed scrutiny and reporting. Originality/value The paper provides a review of existing literature on CSR in telecommunications, related to theories about CSR and the regulatory state.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Rachmad Robby Nugraha ◽  
Siti Hamidah ◽  
Moch. Fadli

the purpose of the author of this article is to discuss the meaning of propriety and reason- ableness in Article 74 paragraph (2) of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Compa- nies (UUPT) on a corporate social responsibility agreement in the distribution. The method uses normative legal studies with legislative approaches, concepts, and case studies. The propriety meaning is conformity based on balance, meaning that it must fulfill the element of conformity with the situation or the balance between the company’s ability to risk the activities of the company. Fairness is interpreted as something that should or should be done based on the order and the appropriate rules. Compliance and reasonableness are viewed from the point of view of the amount that is spent on the company’s CSR must be in proportion and not contrary to the provisions of the legislation. Compliance and reasonableness are related to the number, objectives, and form of the agreement. 


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