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for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a term that sym-bolises ethical responsibility, moral obligations (Klempner, 2006) and traditional not-for-profit agenda? As in other de-veloping countries, mining companiesacrosstheindustrial spectrum in Ghana are engaged in a wide variety of social investments ranging from philanthropic donations to more
mining operations, thus improving sustainable development strategies of mining communities and affected areas. - Increased understanding of the practice of sustainable development in the mining sector by providing a multi-stakeholder, stage-by-stage approach to CSR in mining that highlights best practices.
Community engagement is one of the key pillars of corporate social responsibility (CSR), alongside the concern with the workplace, the marketplace and the environment. Community involvement can take many forms. For example, some businesses choose to: support a local charity with financial contributions. sponsor a local event.
Due to the finite nature of non-renewable mineral and energy resources such as coal, resource extraction is inherently unsustainable; however, mining and related activities can contribute to sustainable development. Indeed, the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) require that mine operators design and conduct their …
The author outlines six tips for companies to develop this kind of CSR strategy: Get buy-in from executives, determine material issues, align goals to company values and culture, establish a goal ...
The chapter also critically analyses the policy dimensions – including mining industry's operational framework, which can attribute towards developing future strategy for sustainable development of the mining industry at large, through evolving a series of reform processes, adequately backed up by innovative CSR policy and programme ...
Mining produces several environmental, social, and economic impacts which can be analysed spatially using remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS). This paper provides an overview of recent studies using these techniques to assess mining impacts on water, land, and society. It also highlights the geographic complexities …
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs for local communities around mining companies in Kalimantan, Indonesia, based on environmental, economic ...
Definition. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) denotes a philosophy – and a corresponding set of tools – according to which a company acknowledges and manages responsibilities to a wider group of stakeholders than just the providers of capital. The Commission of the European Communities (CEC 2001, p.
The discussion on the issue of the social responsibility of business has, for the most part, centered on two different schools of thought. On the one hand, many argue that the main role of business is to do business in the social domain, notably in the form of programs and activities relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR) (Frynas, 2008).
The debate surrounding CSR in the mining industry has gained considerable attention within the academic community. Different authors have analyzed the CSR strategies adopted in the mining sector globally. For instance, Jenkins (2004) has outlined reasons
2. Description of the study area. The Bokoni platinum mine is one of the many mines in South Africa and has been in operation since 1963. The mine is situated about 80 km southeast of Polokwane City in Limpopo Province of South Africa with site coordinates of 24°17ʹ35.78"S and 29°51ʹ58.11"E (Figure 1).The mine sits on an undulating plain between …
Not many authors propose a formal definition of "community". I need different authors, from different backgrounds, from different countries, from different points of view.
The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the area of gold mining is increasingly becoming a major concern in Ghana even though it is not on a higher political level. This is as a result of the various impacts of the mine's operations on the environment and the livelihood of people in the hosting communities.
Appendix 2: Corporate social responsibility organizations 88 Appendix 3: Key international CSR instruments 93 Appendix 4: Non-governmental CSR-related codes and standards initiatives 98 Appendix 5: National CSR guidance 102 Further reading 103 Corporate Social Responsibility: An Implementation Guide for Business v
The shift towards CSR and tackling the challenges posed by sustainable development in the mining industry is characterised by numerous developments both within the industry and more widely in the role of business. ... notably to the environment. Results are based on a case study of 4 companies known for their corporate social …
More than ever, employees and customers want to work for and with a company with a strong social conscience. Developing a social conscience for your company not only impacts the greater good of society but it has a positive effect on employee morale and customer loyalty. Corporate Social Responsibility: "The continuing commitment by …
Nadia Reckmann. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a management concept that describes how a company contributes to the well-being of communities and society through environmental and social ...
Abstract. This paper traces the origins of the 'brand' of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) employed at large-scale mines across sub-Saharan Africa. Conceived within fortified resource enclaves, the policies adopted and actions taken in the area of CSR at many of the region's large-scale mines today have had had minimal effect …
of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and this is also the case for the industry in Ghana. The mining industry in Ghana not only considers its CSR as a mechanism of giving back to society but also as an evolution growing into a long term community sustainable development plan.
For mining, one outcome of the CSR agenda is the increasing need for individual companies to justify their existence and document their performance through …
The Catalyst for Modern Corporate Social Responsibility. Although responsible companies had already existed for more than a century before, the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was officially coined in 1953 by American economist Howard Bowen in his publication Social Responsibilities of the Businessman.
There is a significant role for the mining and minerals industry to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a global level, through supplying the raw materials needed for technological progress, human development and cleaner economic growth, and at a local level, through socio-economic development and …
1 Introduction. Internationally, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a multifaceted and complicated issue, but even more so in a mineral rich, developing country such as South Africa. There are various interpretations, approaches and perceptions of CSR, not only in different economic sectors, but also in different countries.
As Freeport McMoRan Director of Social Responsibility and Development Tracy Bame noted in a BSR Conference 2014 panel, "With engagement, you cannot stop for a single second." Freeport's community-engagement teams in Chile have established one- and five-year plans for maintaining healthy community relationships through roundtables, …
Adey / Shail / Wall / Varul et al.: Corporate social responsibility within the mining industry 153 Corporate social responsibility within the mining industry: case studies from across Europe and Russia E. A. Adey, R. K. Shail, F. Wall & M. Varul, University of Exeter, UK P. Whitbread-Abrutat, The Eden Project, UK
Abstract and Figures. This chapter reviews the critical role of gender in community participation. While it is generally agreed among development practitioners and researchers that community ...
India's development sector has evolved substantially over the last few decades and is now witnessing unprecedented interest and investments across the value chain. With the passage of the Companies Act, 2013 the mandate for corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been formally introduced to the dashboard of the Boards of Indian companies. …
... Given the mining industry's apparent incompatibility with sustainability, and its legacy of social and environmental impacts, there is a certain level of distrust among stakeholder groups and...
Community development projects and activities cover 24 areas, which are listed in Table 1. These areas are listed in alphabetical order because they are all equally important. The list is neither exhaustive nor inclusive of all areas of community development such that some important aspects may have been overlooked.
Using a case study of two multinational mining companies operating in the Western Region of Ghana, West Africa, this paper aims …
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a key to communication with people in an ethical way in the mining industry. Many small mining companies are still hesitant to …
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in mining areas has increased momentum especially in countries like India where it has been made mandatory. The primary objective of this paper is to document ...
approach—text mining for analyzing a number of research articles associated with three dif-ferent labels—CSR, ESG, and corporate citizenship—to effectively and objectively capture underlying concepts addressed in CSR, ESG, and corporate citizenship research fields. 3. Methods
A content analysis of sustainability reports of firms in the extractive industry in Africa revealed that CSR efforts toward CD are in the areas of education, health, …
We examine the corporate social responsibility (CSR) experience of the mining industry and the limitations of CSR activities. ... as an approach to achieve the sustainable development objective of enhancing local community development for the mining industry. However, the concept only has gained currency more recently. ...
View PDF View EPUB. Perceptions of communities about mining and its impacts influence their relationship with mining companies in their vicinity. This study investigated the perceptions of communities on …
Companies in Indonesia have a number of adverse impacts due to the company's operations, so companies need to take responsibility by disclosing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
In this paper, we center community voices by comparing mining governance in two cases in Peru and analyzing how the ways that mining-specific mechanisms, like CSR, …
Purpose: study aimed to assess the Corporate Social Responsibility practices, business-community relations, and the missing links in Corporate Social Responsibility- community development in …
