This paper is a punchier version of my working paper last year just using the zambian case and with more. The enactment of corporate social responsibility and. Corporate social responsibility csr in the mining industry. Corporate social responsibility in south africas mining. Master thesis the role of corporate social responsibility. One is the traditional corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility csr is often used to describe the social and environmental contributions and consequences of corporative activities and action. Corporate social responsibility practices in nigerian. Mining conflicts and corporate social responsibility in. Exploring trends in social and environmental disclosure. An assessment busisipho siyobi1 execu tive s ummary t he corporate social responsibility csr agenda has been a part of the global debate on socioeconomic development for many decades. Corporate social responsibility in the oil and gas industry. Corporate social responsibility is a business process a company adopts beyond its legal obligations in order to create added economic, social.
While some scholars agree that mining is indeed good for development, others have argued that the structural constraints found in many developing nations render mining almost untenable. This chapter addresses the need to evaluate the outcomes of extractive companies in the mining industrys behaviours in terms of csr expectations of the host communities as perceived by the indigenous peoples themselves. Corporate social responsibility csr is important and strategic businesses practice which is not only beneficial to the community, corporate shareholders and other stakeholders but also to corporate sustainability. Corporate social responsibility of mining industries ssrn.
Corporate social responsibility in the mining industry. A case study involving the mining industry in south america by melissa whellams a thesis submitted to saint marys university, halifax, nova scotia in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of masters of international development studies january, 2007, halifax, nova scotia. A case study involving the mining industry in south america by melissa whellams. Corporate social responsibility may also be referred to as corporate citizenship and can involve spending finances that do not directly benefit the company but rather advocate positive social and environmental change. This has recently manifested itself in the formulation of corporate social responsibility csr policies and strategies and a proliferation of csr, environmental, sustainability and community.
Drivers of corporate social responsibility in the mining. Corporate social responsibility, often abbreviated csr, is a corporations initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the companys effects on environmental and social wellbeing. Stakeholders have urged the government in cooperation with other stakeholders to establish a legal framework for corporate social responsibility csr practices as to ensure its effective implementation and compliance for the benefit of both national and international interests speaking at the policy forum breakfast debate on 27 th february 2015 at new africa hotel. Corporate social responsibility, africa, ghana, mining industry.
Most organizations can be placed somewhere in between. Defining corporate social responsibility csr analyses economic, legal, moral, social and physical aspects of environment. Corporate social responsibility of mining industries by. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures for a period of 48 hours. Jan 29, 2009 i analyze the moral commitments of the corporate managers who provoked the attack and the village elites who organized and executed it, turning to the context of the burgeoning corporate social responsibility csr industry to grasp the broader dimensions of the beliefs and practices through which managers and elites legitimized their actions. In recent years, mining companies operating in developing countries have come under increased pressure as opponents have placed them under greater public scrutiny. Corporate social responsibility in south africas mining industry. For example, newmont mining has stated that the new mining implies social responsibilities. Spence introduction the deepwater horizon oil spill in the gulf of mexico has underscored, once again, the magnitude of the risks assumed by those engaged in and affected by oil and gas development. Pdf policy gap 4 corporate social responsibility in the. Pdf corporate social responsibility csr in the mining. Corporate social responsibility csr includes economic, social and environmental aspects, and it has particular significance in mining. This has recently manifested itself in the formulation of corporate social responsibility csr policies and strategies and a. Mining and corporate social responsibility in zambia.
They briefed about the corporate responsibility about the environmental. This briefing examines the concept and role of csr in the mining industry of south africa. Corporate social responsibility in the mining sector in. The corporate social responsibility csr agenda has been a part of the global debate on socioeconomic development for many decades. Social responsibility in mining in africa mining africa. By heledd jenkins 1 and louise obara 2 introduction historically, the mining industry has taken a devil may care attitude to the impacts of. Pdf this paper focuses on the comparison of corporate social responsibility in mining industry. Context of mining and corporate social responsibility in zambia through a postdevelopment lens and feminist approaches zambia vision 2030 vision statement reads in part zambians, by 2030, aspire to live in a strong and dynamic middleincome industrial nation that provides opportunities for improving the wellbeing of all, embodying values of socio.
The politics of corporate social responsibility in the. The enactment of corporate social responsibility and public relations practices. It compares specifi c territorial areas of two diff erent countries one of them country that could. Sep 14, 2015 this paper aims to examine the community development approaches of largescale mining companies, with particular reference to how they may engender community dependency. Corporate social responsibility practice in the mining industry diva. This paper explores the subject of csr in the mining industry and the main synergies between csr and environmental, safety and quality management systems, whose adoption has increased during recent decades. 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. Top 10 corporate social responsibility initiatives in mining. Pdf corporate social responsibility csr in the mining industry. Corporate social responsibility, risk and development in the. In the international mining business, csr concept plays an important role in enhancing relationships among various mining stakeholders. However, the effectiveness of csr initiatives in the oil, gas and mining sectors has been increasingly questioned.
Stakeholders have urged the government in cooperation with other stakeholders to establish a legal framework for corporate social responsibility csr practices as to ensure its effective implementation and compliance for the benefit of both national and international interests. Countless claims have been made that csr can contribute towards more inclusive development and the alleviation of poverty. When mines are constructed local communities benefit from increased employment opportunities. Corporate social responsibility of mining industries. Mining and corporate social responsibility partnerships in. The politics of corporate social responsibility in the mining industry in burkina faso rabake kinba hermelline m. Corporate social responsibility is a business process a company adopts beyond its legal obligations in order to create added economic, social and environmental value to society and. Corporate social responsibility csr in the mining industry the risk of community dependency article pdf available january 2006 with 4,695 reads how we measure reads. An overview of corporate social responsibility 4 what is the business case for csr. Past studies of corporate social responsibility have articulated many different concepts of responsibility.
Corporate social responsibility csr 1 and development have had a rocky history in the mining industry. Corporate social performance suggests not only the assessment of effectiveness of csr outputs and their effect, but also an evaluation of the efficiency of csr processes and assessment of company as an ethical actor. Corporate social responsibility, risk and development in. Drivers of corporate social responsibility in the mining industry abstract while there has been a growing body of research focused on csr practices in developing economies, few studies have examined the factors shaping the csr agenda in these countries. Innovative corporate social responsibility in botswana. Corporate social responsibility of mining industries abstract historically, the mining industry has taken a devil may care attitude to the impacts of its operations. Corporate social responsibility in the mining sector in peru.
It has been accepted for inclusion in this collection by an authorized administrator. Mining companies have responded by developing global corporate. Apr 17, 2018 while there is significant research regarding corporate social responsibility csr practices in the mining industry, there is a lack of understanding in terms of the actual effectiveness of csr initiatives disclosed by these companies. Corporate social responsibility in the south african mining industry 1 introduction the intended readers of this research study are professor. Mining affects local communities in many ways socially, environmentally and economically. The economist intelligence units editorial team executed the surveys, conducted the interviews and wrote the report. The economist intelligence unit bears sole responsibility for this report. The importance of corporate responsibility the importance of corporate responsibility is an economist intelligence unit white paper, sponsored by oracle.
Corporate social responsibility in the mining sector calls for an inclusion of social and environmental issues while pursuing economic prosperity of that particular. Corporate social responsibility in the large scale gold. Csr corporate social responsibility, management excellence, mining industry, ethics, sustainability. Corporate social responsibility in the mining sector.
This paper aims to examine the community development approaches of largescale mining companies, with particular reference to how they may engender community dependency. Perhaps more so than in any other industry, people demand corporate social responsibility csr from oil and gas companies. Implementing corporate social responsibility 18 task 1. This report explores the basic concepts of corporate social responsibility csr, and explores key social issues the mining industry must face in peru. Mining conflicts and corporate social responsibility in kenya. Mining and corporate social responsibility partnerships in south africa l mabuza, n msezane and m kwata in the light of challenges associated with sustainable development in the developing world, the mining industry, as is the case with other industries, has been compelled to relook issues pertinent.
In recent years the global mining industry has taken up the mantle of corporate social and environmental responsibility. This research on corporate social responsibility csr and the extractive industry in southern africa is a research project of the bench marks foundation in collaboration with the peace, principles and participation network ppp covering angola. This means a commitment to the environmental protection and. Historically, the mining industry has taken a devil may care attitude to the impacts of its operations. Host communities perspectives, sustainability after rio developments in corporate governance and responsibility, vol. It entails three key dimensionseconomic development, environmental protection and social cohesion. Corporate social responsibility in tanzania mining sector. Corporate social responsibility and the mining industry. Mining companies have long had a questionable reputation for social responsibility, especially in developing countries.
It includes a summary of the main national and international regulations, standards, and guidelines that will help perus mining sector implement essential aspects of a good csr program. Corporate social responsibility in the large scale gold mining industry in ghana benedict arko independent researcher, kumasi, ghana key words. Corporate social responsibility csr in the mining industry the. Corporate social responsibility in the oil and gas. Corporate social responsibility csr is an integral part of credible mining procedures. Corporate social responsibility csr has frequently been discussed throughout the years. Corporate social responsibility in the south african. The corporate social responsibility csr programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is.
The mining industry and corporate social responsibility econstor. Department of business administration, technology and social science division of business administration and industrial engineering corporate social responsibility practice in the mining industry helena ranangen issn. Corporate sustainability or corporate social responsibility csr are used interchangeably in this research paper as they share a parallel vision, namely to balance economic responsibilities with social and environmental ones. Corporate responsibility or sustainability is therefore a prominent feature of the business and society literature, addressing topics of business ethics. Apr 22, 2008 this report explores the basic concepts of corporate social responsibility csr, and explores key social issues the mining industry must face in peru. This paper focuses on the comparison of corporate social responsibility in mining industry. Csr in the mining industry, corporate community initiatives and the problem of. At the international level, since the 1992 united nations conference on environment and development in rio, the mining industry has moved to reorient itself through a series of global initiatives which elaborate ways mining can and does. Countless claims have been made that csr can contribute towards more. In response to widespread and increasing criticism, the mining industry has started to pay serious attention to its environmental and social impacts. Whilst most mining companies acknowledge that their business operations have some form of environmental implications, one of the major issues facing the industry is the ambiguity as to what constitutes social responsibility. It compares specifi c territorial areas of two diff. While there is significant research regarding corporate social responsibility csr practices in the mining industry, there is a lack of understanding in terms of the actual effectiveness of csr initiatives disclosed by these companies. The soul in the next economy forum presentation made it.
Therefore, societies look to oil and gas companies to selfregulate. A case study of the mining community in the obuasi municipality by victoria mensah the master thesis is carried out as a part of the education at the university of agder and is therefore approved as such. Social stakeholder network is a most active observer of corporate social performance of the mining companies in argentina. Case studies from the indonesian mining industry a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy gregoria arum yudarwati ba university of gadjah mada, mmktgcomm university of canberra school of media and communication.
Corporate social responsibility practices in nigerian mining. In ghana the concept has tended to focus on the external environment to the neglect of the internal environment from where employees operate. Employing dangote cement company plc as a case study, questionnaires were conducted using a likerttype scale on the. Corporate social responsibility csr has been suggested as one of the ways through which the difficulties associated with mining can be ameliorated. Indeed, warhurst notes that many of the environmental disasters or human rights incidents that have contributed to the growing public concern about csr over the last 40 years took place in the mining or petroleum industries. Corporate social responsibility csr can create value among stakeholders in both private and public sectors. Corporate social responsibility for broad based empowerment in the mining industry. Corporate social responsibility and sustainable business. As i tweeted yesterday, my latest paper political settlements, the mining industry and corporate social responsibility in developing countries is now available as a prepublication online version at extractive industries in society.
The role of corporate social responsibility on sustainable development. Mar, 2014 the corporate social responsibility csr programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the local level. The corporate social responsibility csr programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the local level. Witt as well as corporate social responsibility officers in south african and international mining companies, management boards of mining companies. In recent years, as a way of giving back to society, the global mining industry has taken up the mantle of corporate social responsibility csr and this is also the. The purpose of this study is to analyse the implementation of corporate social responsibility programmes by marange mining companies to determine whether they mitigate negative social and environmental impacts and contribute to sustainable development in the communities in which they operate. Top 10 associations raising awareness for the mining industry.
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