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  1. 1. Corporate social responsibility communication in apparel retail industry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Natalie Saati; [2021]
    Keywords : apparel retail; CSR commitment; CSR communication; CSR communication strategy; CSR motives; institutional theory; legitimacy; sustainability; CSR; CSR engagemang; CSR kommunikation; CSR kommunikationsstrategier; CSR motiv; hållbarhet; institutionell teori; klädhandlare; legitimitet;

    Abstract : The apparel industry is accused of being socially and environmentally irresponsible. Due to the growing awareness of the social and environmental impact caused by the apparel industry, stakeholders are increasingly vigilant and demand ethical corporate behavior. READ MORE

  3. 2. Undermining the Local: Power, Acceptance, and Confidence surrounding a Chilean Mining Operation : Social Impacts of the Mining Operation Los Pelambres on the Cuncumén Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

    Author : Julia Schwab; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Ethnography; Social License to Operate; Mining; Power; Trust; Victim Mentality;

    Abstract : The present ethnographic research explores the socio-economic repercussions of a copper mining operation in Chile on its host community. By examining the development of the relationship between this local community and the mining company since the latter’s arrival, this thesis sheds light on the possible (secondary) impacts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures and participatory spaces on intracommunal dynamics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Freight Transport in Urban Areas : Investigating the Environmental and Societal Impacts of Increased Production Volume on Dominant Stakeholders in Urban Areas. A Mixed Method Approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för industriell ekonomi, industridesign och maskinteknik

    Author : Alimatu Alhassan Chibsah; David Thomas Ford; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics; freight transport; Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; Simulation; Urban Areas; Mixed method.;

    Abstract : As part of an on-going trend, the greening of logistics actions in business activities has become a critical issue for companies and society. Stakeholders are asking companies to minimize their negative impacts on the environment and society, and create effective business, sustainable environment, stakeholders’ benefits and quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of the private sector in sustainable water management in Kazakhstan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tais Reznikova; [2019]
    Keywords : sustainable water management; corporate water stewardship; engagement of private sector; CSR; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The social and environmental impacts associated with corporate water use and discharge in Kazakhstan is historically high, and in certain watershed pose a significant threat to the health of the local communities and ecosystems. Today the industries are consuming almost a third of freshwater and remain one of the biggest polluters in the country. READ MORE

  6. 5. Corporate Social Responsibility as a Strategic Management Tool: A Comparative Case Study Between Yalla Trappan and The Vegan Bar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Priscilla Owusu Afriyie; Alexia Twingler; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Strategy; Stakeholder Management; SMEs and Malmö; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose First, this study aimed to explore the development of CSR as a discourse and theoretical concept from the 1950’s until today. The purpose of this was to generate insights into how CSR agendas have changed over time and to better understand where it is today. READ MORE