Corporate Social Responsibility, Distribution Efficiency, and Environmental Sustainability by the World's Largest Bakery Business Group

Social Responsibility ◽

Electric Vehicles ◽

Distribution Systems ◽

Green Energy ◽

Carbon Reduction ◽

One Year ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Distribution Efficiency

This chapter describes the innovations in green energy generation and electric vehicles development in order to fulfill distribution and production sustainability needs by Grupo Bimbo, the largest bakery products company in the world. Grupo Bimbo, originated in Mexico, has one of the most extensive distribution systems in the entire globe. Although it has presence in 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, most of its revenues come from sales in Mexico and the United States. This chapter studies Grupo Bimbo's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and strategies to increase its distribution efficiency in Mexico, while contributing to alleviate global warming and carbon-reduction constraints by producing its own electric vehicles and power them with in-house wind-generated energy. As a result of these initiatives, carbon footprint reductions of 104,400 tons of CO2e (equivalent to reducing the daily usage of 25,000 cars for one year) were achieved in 2016 alone.

Cases on Corporate Social Responsibility and Contemporary Issues in Organizations - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility, Distribution Efficiency, and Environmental Sustainability by the World's Largest Bakery Business Group

10.4018/978-1-5225-7715-7.ch012 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 201-214

Author(s):

Eduardo Jarque

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Electric Vehicles ◽

Distribution Systems ◽

Green Energy ◽

Carbon Reduction ◽

One Year ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Distribution Efficiency

Corporate Social Responsibility Rhetoric in Times of Crises. A Rhetorical Analysis of CSR Reports Prior to and After Major Corporate Crises

MedienJournal ◽

10.24989/medienjournal.v42i1.1626 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 33-50

Author(s):

Maria Gruber

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Rhetorical Analysis ◽

General Motors ◽

Csr Reporting ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting ◽

One Year ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Corporate Crises ◽

Corporate Crisis

Corporate Social Responsibility reporting has grown increasingly in importance for companies in terms of portraying themselves as good corporate citizens. However, when confronted with a major corporate crisis that evoked an extensive loss in stakeholders’ trust, it remained unclear, how to further deal with the need for CSR communication without presenting oneself as exceedingly hypocritical. In the course of this study, the questions of how and to what extent crises cause change in a corporation’s CSR rhetoric were addressed. Therefore, the utilization of the rhetorical dimensions of logos, ethos, pathos, cosmos and autopoiesis as well as the amount of negative disclosure in the CSR reports of the world’s leading automobile companies (Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen) were analyzed, one year before and one year after they had maneuvered themselves into a corporate crisis. The rhetorical analysis revealed that the distinctive context of each case (including the corporations’ responsibility for the crisis) dictated the rhetorical adjustments of the CSR reporting after the crisis. Moreover, it could be shown, that when reporting on the crisis cause itself, corporations tend to apply the dimension of ethos more frequently to counter the audience’s potential perception of their hypocrisy.

THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF ESTIMATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS

Vestnik of Kazan state agrarin university ◽

10.12737/article_5bcf579e4860c0.23941805 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 130-134 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Гузалия Клычова ◽

Guzaliya Klychova ◽

Алсу Закирова ◽

Alsu Zakirova ◽

Альфия Юсупова ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Human Resources ◽

Social Development ◽

Negative Impact ◽

The State ◽

Business Partners ◽

The Social ◽

In modern conditions, the social component of business is becoming increasingly important both for organizations and for society as a whole, since, as many years of experience show, those enterprises that develop their socially-oriented activities are more trusted by the state, investors, counterparties, creditors and other business partners. The social responsibility of business helps minimize the negative impact of the enterprise's production activities, the formation of an atmosphere of trust, predictability and common values in society, thanks to which, business becomes economically and socially more sustainable. In this regard, relevant issues are related to the assessment of the level of social responsibility of the enterprise, determining the main directions of social development of companies. The economic essence of the concept “corporate social responsibility” has been studied and specified in the article, the main directions of the corporate social responsibility of business assessment are examined. For a comprehensive assessment of corporate social responsibility, a system of indicators is proposed that takes into account its following components: the development and implementation of human resources, the formation of environmental sustainability and the implementation of socially significant projects.

Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility and Creating Shared Value on Sustainability

Green Business ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-7915-1.ch062 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1272-1284

Author(s):

Janthorn Sinthupundaja ◽

Youji Kohda

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Academic Research ◽

Deep Understanding ◽

Local Context ◽

Shared Value ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Creating Shared Value ◽

This article describes how recently, there has been a shift in corporate social responsibility (CSR) to creating shared value (CSV), filling the gap between the strategies underlying competitive advantage and sustainability. Although the principles of CSR and CSV have been broadly studied and investigated, there is still little academic research focusing on the transitions regarding on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. In this article, literature and a case study were reviewed and analyzed to identify differences and contributing factors towards sustainability, based on value co-creation and collaboration approaches. The authors' findings present that the CSV emphasizing on co-created value with the cross-sector collaboration leads to the sustainability. Working together with local people or social organizations enables deep understanding of local context and understand the real social and environmental issues. The study contributes to sustainability and business literature by investigating insights into the sustainability of CSR and CSV, and strengthening the importance of social involvement.

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in China: Trends, Context, and Impact on Company Performance

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11020354 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 354 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Kun Li ◽

Nasrin Khalili ◽

Weiquan Cheng

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Fixed Effects ◽

Ordinary Least Squares ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Company Performance ◽

Clustering Methods ◽

Fixed Effects Panel Regression ◽

This study analyzes the trends, context, and impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives on company’s performance and productivity in China. We use environmental and social responsibility data in 34,000 CSR projects released by 839 companies in 31 provinces from 2006 to 2016. Clustering methods as wells as ordinary least squares and the fixed effects panel regression modeling are performed to provide insights on the context, trends, and impact of CSR projects on companies’ productivity and financial outcomes. Results of data processing and modeling indicate that: (a) most projects focused on improving companies’ environmental sustainability (compared to social); (b) implementation of both environmental and social projects had positive impacts on companies’ performance; and (c) trends, context, and impact of the projects varied with time, company type, and location (provinces). In addition, data suggest that companies operating in regions with lower economic conditions (GDP per capita) seem to be less motivated to implement environmental and social sustainability projects compared to those operating in regions with higher economic conditions. This study is meaningful for both companies that consider adopting CSR initiatives, as well as stakeholders and managers who aim to promote sustainable development in China.

CSR Disclosure: The IPO Case

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12114390 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 4390

Author(s):

Mar Arenas-Parra ◽

Susana Álvarez-Otero

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Initial Public Offerings ◽

Boards Of Directors ◽

Public Offerings ◽

Csr Reporting ◽

The Board Of Directors ◽

Csr Disclosure ◽

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the pillars of sustainable development. It is the key to operationalizing the strategic role of business in contributing towards the sustainability process. The fact that firms communicate their activities about economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and social equity shows their commitment to society and their stakeholders. This paper analyzes the influence exerted by the composition of boards of directors on corporate social responsibility disclosure with reference to those companies that undertook an initial public offerings (IPO) in the Spanish capital market during the period 1998–2013. The empirical evidence provided by this study shows that ownership structure and board characteristics are relevant in the context of a firm’s CSR disclosure. The independent directors, non-executive directors, and large shareholder representatives affect the way in which their companies voluntarily disclose information regarding CSR. Our results lend support for a non-linear relationship between the proportion of shares in the IPO belonging to the members of the board of directors and the level of CSR reporting. We also find that the underwriter’s reputation has a positive and statistically significant influence on CSR disclosure for Spanish IPOs.

Closed-Loop Supply Chain Models Considering Government Subsidy and Corporate Social Responsibility Investment

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12052045 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 2045 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Liping Song ◽

Yingluo Yan ◽

Fengmin Yao

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Cost Sharing ◽

Closed Loop ◽

Government Subsidy ◽

Dominant Retailer ◽

In addition to pursuing profits, more and more international enterprises are beginning to pay attention to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). How to effectively encourage enterprises to undertake more CSR and maintain the sustainable development of society has become an urgent task for managers and researchers. Under this background, this paper considers the recycling of used products for environmental sustainability and takes into account profit donation as a CSR investment. Aiming at the decision-making of single-cycle closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) with a dominant retailer when considering government subsidies and CSR investment, and based on the Stackelberg Game analysis technology, we formulate three distinct donation (CSR investment) models; the centralized system’s donation model, the manufacturer’s donation model, and the retailer’s donation model, and by doing system comparisons and numerical examples to analyze the impact of government subsidy and CSR investment on new product pricing and waste product recovery from the perspectives of government, environment and CLSC system. The results show that government subsidy is not only conducive to expanding market demand and increasing waste recycling rates, but also to improving CSR investment levels. Under the two decentralized decision-making models, regardless of whether the dominant retailer makes CSR investment, she can always get more channel profits than the manufacturer. From the view of environmental, economic, and social perspectives, the manufacturer makes CSR investment a better choice, and at this time the government has the best effect of implementing subsidy. Finally, based on the principle of cost sharing, a CSR cost sharing contract which can realize the coordination of CLSC is designed to solve the channel conflict and optimize the decision-making. Counterintuitively, the dominant retailer can gain more profits when it bears more cost in the CSR cost sharing contract.

Corporate social responsibility and sustainable management of solid wastes and effluents in Lagos megacity Nigeria

Social Responsibility Journal ◽

10.1108/srj-09-2018-0239 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 742-761

Author(s):

Lukman Raimi ◽

AbdulGaniyu Omobolaji Adelopo ◽

Hassan Yusuf

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Sustainable Management ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Solid Wastes ◽

Behavioural Intention ◽

Positive Relationships ◽

Content Type ◽

Purpose This study aims to empirically investigate the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable management of wastes and effluents (SMWE) in Lagos Megacity. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a quantitative research method, specifically the use of a Web-survey technique for eliciting responses from a cross-section of companies affiliated to the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). From a target population of 2,300 companies, a sample of 92 companies was drawn using the sample determination formula of Parten (1950). The 92 sampled companies were randomly administered Web-based questionnaires through their official emails. Finally, the 56 responses received from the participating companies (corresponding to 61 per cent response rate) were analysed electronically and the results presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings The results show strong positive relationships between CSR and advocacy on waste and effluents (0.7), environmental impact response (0.7), environmental sustainability policy (0.6) and preventive negative impact (0.6) with P < 0.05. However, weak positive relationships exist between CSR and monitoring mechanisms (0.3) and adequacy of infrastructure for wastes and pollutants management (0.4). Overall, there is a significant positive relationship between CSR and sustainable management of solid wastes and effluents in the sampled companies in Lagos. Research limitations/implications The research is limited to Lagos Megacity because it is the industrial and commercial hub of Nigeria. Besides, there are several industrial associations in Lagos, but the selected association was the LCCI with 56 sampled companies. Practical implications The research supports and validates the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), which explicates that performance behaviour of organisations is influenced by the behavioural intention and behavioural control. However, behavioural intention of organisations may be carried out, abandoned or revised based on ever changing circumstances or contexts. Originality/value The study bridges the gap between theory and practice of environmental CSR by enriching the understanding of academics and practitioners on CSR and environmental sustainability relationships in Lagos Megacity.

Beyond corporate social responsibility. Towards a model for managing sustainable mining operations. Qualitative research based upon best practices

Social Responsibility Journal ◽

10.1108/srj-06-2014-0077 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 605-621 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jose Ventura ◽

Cesar Sandro Saenz

Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Mining Operations ◽

Data Set ◽

Content Type ◽

Mining Companies ◽

Purpose – The aim of the study is to propose a model for conducting socially responsible operations in the mining industry, thriving to reach and sustain world-class standards in regard to profitability and environmental sustainability. The model uses a framework built upon a set of best practices in social responsibility by some of the largest mining companies in Peru. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology adopted emphasizes the scrutiny of best practices among 92 initiatives undertaken by 10 companies – 5 large and 5 mid-sized companies as measured by the ratio “amount of investment” – which contributed most to prevent social conflict escalation. Data set received input from in-depth interviews to managers in charge of social affairs as well as from interviews to social constituents – beneficiaries and local authorities. Content analysis supported data processing and analysis of results. Findings – Main findings comprise the following: distinct schemes for managing social responsibility in dependence upon impact evaluation indicators were found, which help to organize three models for conducting mining operations: traditional mining, up-to-date mining, and sustainability-oriented mining; evidence of distinct pathways undergone by large- and mid-sized companies in their quest to up-scale their corporate social responsibility profile. Originality/value – Overall results from this study suggest the feasibility to modeling the social responsibility of mining companies in accordance to three dimensions – social, economic, and environmental – that draw from the analysis of best practices undertaken by large- and mid-sized companies.

Conceptual Framework Performance Contributor from Internal Organizations of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications ◽

10.21776/mechta.2021.002.01.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

Gogor Arif Handiwibowo ◽

Rini Puji Astuti ◽

Rita Ambarwati

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Business Environment ◽

Business Organizations ◽

Performance Factors ◽

For Profit ◽

Corporate Social ◽

The Impact

In this 20th century era, the business environment is more demanding that a business organization not only have a profit orientation. However, aspects of the impact on the environment and surrounding communities must also receive adequate attention in line with the increasing quantity and quality of business organizations. The concept of sustainable development is proposed to be a concept that tries to provide a balanced effect between financial performance factors, community welfare factors and environmental sustainability factors. In balancing the three factors above, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities of business organizations are expected to be the answer to the stigma that business organizations are only looking for profit. This paper will describe several hypotheses as well as a conceptual framework of factors originating from internal business organizations that have an impact on the performance of CSR activities. There are four factors that are proposed to be a hypothesis from the internal organization that must be fulfilled so that CSR activities show their performance. The four factors are fulfilment of human resources, fulfilment of the business organization's strategic vision, fulfilment of operating system implementation, and fulfilment of the business organization's financial capability.