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This paper sets out to examine the neglected research area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the Mining Companies in Tanzania, and was guided by the following specific objectives: 1) to ...
Mining sectors often come under pressure from criticism from various activists because of their operational nature. Several studies attempted to integrate the elements of CSR into the mining sector through different perspectives. In a row, this study focused on issues of CSR in the mining sector with evidence of the Chinese case context.
Exploring the critical role of experimentation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), research on four multinational companies reveals a stark difference in CSR effectiveness. Successful ...
Environmental management reporting in Polish mining companies in the context of World CSR trends ... taking into account the needs of future generations and recognizing and treating responsibly ...
The companies must report the same with the corporate social responsibility (CSR) document detailing the amount budgeted for socio-economic undertakings. The Commission of the European Communities defines CSR Footnote 1 as a notion through which 'companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment'.
of CSR into mining company thinking will lead to improved corporate behaviour and local . development. Motives, then, have become a key area for understanding the role and impact of .
During the year, as against the CSR budget of Rs. 204.77 crores (2% of the average profit of the previous three years, Rs. 323.14 crores minus excess spent in the previous year Rs. 118.37 crores), the Company spent a higher sum of Rs. 298.29 crores to ensure continuity in the planned CSR activities including many flagship projects resulting in a …
The aim is to ensure the development of Tanzanian's participation in the Mining Sector. The subsection also oversees the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility by mineral rights holders. [ Download the Local Content Regulation, ... The CSR plan prepared shall take into account environmental, social, economic and cultural activities ...
Furthermore, mining activities can also lead to social conflicts between the mining company and the local community [4, 5], particularly if the company does not involve the community in decision ...
Firms align CSR activities to suit local community (Porter & Kramer, 2011) and industrial contexts (Apaydin et al., 2021).For instance, chemical companies focus initiatives on environment, information technology …
Over the last decade, GOIL has consistently embarked on Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) programmes that impact positively on the social and economic well-being of the people in communities the company operates in. In consonance with the company's Community External Policy, GOIL has committed to managing its operations in a manner that ...
The paper aims identify the main topics of CSR in the mining sector using Twitter. •. The results show the CSR debate is increasingly growing in developing countries. •. The …
It is thus vital to r estate the var ious r esear ch objectives in or der to put t he conclusions into per spective. To establish w hether community shar e ow ner ship tr usts exist in the var ious mining host communities in Zimbabw e and to examine CSR pr ojects since their launch after capitalisation by mining companies in Zimbabw e to 2018 ...
Embedding ESG into organizations. Although mining companies set ESG goals with the best of intentions, without embedding ESG in organizational structures and operations, progress will be halting. ...
CSR programs can bring a variety of advantages to mining companies and their stakeholders, such as improving environmental performance, enhancing social license to …
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in mining industries. August 2021; Resources Policy 72:102117; 72:102117 ... This paper gives managers a better insight into CSR and its effects on ...
India incorporated corporate social responsibility into her Companies Act of 2013 (18 of 2013), known as the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ) Rules 2014. ... Because of this some mining companies are employing CSR programmes as a means of responding to some of the criticism and concerns. Marange CSR initiatives were of ...
Given the lack of comprehension on the impacts of business actions (including CSR) by mining companies, the purpose of this study is not to replicate existing institutional theories (e.g. Dashwood, Citation 2012; Ruef & Scott, Citation 1998) but to understand how integrating two concepts (sustainable development and gender equality) can improve ...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often used to describe the social and environmental contributions and consequences of corporative activities and action. It entails three key dimensions--economic development, …
In the end, if mining companies wish to move beyond paying lip service to CSR, they need to have a meaningful strategy to integrate into their core business model and …
Rethinking the mining business model. In order to tap the full potential of shared value, the talent pool inside mining companies may need to change to include more diverse …
Companies are increasingly using the World Wide Web to disseminate environmental and social information [40].In 2000, about 65% of companies from Fortune Magazine's Global 500 list used the internet to report on environmental and social issues [29]panies not only post their Environmental and Community Reports on the Web, but …
Although mining companies have tried to portray themselves as good corporate citizens by implementing CSR initiatives and taking sustainability issues into account and addressing them, there is still not much evidence of the impact this has had on the sustainability of affected mining communities (Jenkins & Obara, 2006). In the mining industry ...
In recent years, concerns about the sustainability and social responsibility (CSR) of businesses have become an increasingly high profile issue in many countries and industries, none more so than the mining industry.For mining, one outcome of the CSR agenda is the increasing need for individual companies to justify their existence and document their performance …
This is where the corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects of a mining company are essential in underscoring their operations as a responsible and sustainable effort—and separating them from illegal and unregulated projects that only leave the earth bare. ... and provide input into the mining project." Since local communities "may ...
This chapter critically examines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Zambia and argues that it has been unnecessarily heavily skewed, for decades, towards the mining sector. ... there is need to remodel the role of the mining sector in CSR by turning it into a nation-building tool. Even Zambians who are in the private sector could use it ...
The Canadian mining industry knows that there is a right way and a wrong way to operate. Doing it right builds trust among communities and decision-makers, and reduces key business risks – both critical elements to a company's bottom line. The business of mining carries great responsibility to the communities that surround operations and to […]
CSR in the mining industry Walker and Howard (2002) outline several reasons why CSR and other such voluntary initiatives are important for mining companies. These include the Discover the world's ...
The use of sustainable mining practices in developing economies can be found in academic literature and industry reports. To support the use of sustainable practices identified in the study of Essah and Andrews (), secondary data from sustainability reports of four reputable mining firms in Africa were examined.In addition, an interview with a sustainability manager of …
So how can investors evaluate the strength of a company's CSR program? Some of the defining features of a junior mining company whose corporate values align with serving a social purpose include: 1. Open lines of communication and active engagement with local …