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A comparative picture of corporate social responsibility approaches by leading companies in the United Kingdom and Brazil

Cavalcanti Sá Abreu, Mônica; Barlow, Claire - In: Social Responsibility Journal 9 (2013) 4, pp. 571-588

Purpose – This paper aims to compare the CSR strategy, stakeholder engagement and overseas approaches of six leading companies that have large potential environmental and social impacts, influential stakeholders and notable CSR actions. Design/methodology/approach – This is an exploratory...

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Determinants of CSR standards adoption: exploring the case of ISO 26000 and the CSR performance ladder in The Netherlands

Moratis, Lars; Tatang Widjaja, Alice - In: Social Responsibility Journal 10 (2014) 3, pp. 516-536

Purpose – This article aims to report on original empirical research on the comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26000 and the CSR Performance Ladder and identifies determinants for the adoption of CSR standards. In...

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Stakeholder thinking in sustainability management: the case of Novozymes

Rahbek Gjerdrum Pedersen, Esben; Hove Henriksen, Morten; … - In: Social Responsibility Journal 9 (2013) 4, pp. 500-515

stakeholder thinking into everyday sustainability practices. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on first …-hand experiences as well as secondary information from Novozymes' stakeholder-oriented sustainability activities. Findings – The paper … various stakeholder relations management methods can be used in practice to integrate sustainability in an organisation. …

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CSR practices in Sri Lanka: an exploratory analysis

Fernando, Susith; Lawrence, Stewart; Kelly, Martine; … - In: Social Responsibility Journal 11 (2015) 4, pp. 868-892

Purpose – This study aims to provide an understanding of the nature of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in a developing country, Sri Lanka. Specifically, it explores the environmental activities and social engagements of a sample from the largest 200 companies listed on the...

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Exclusive corporate philanthropy: rethinking the nexus of CSR and corporate philanthropy

von Schnurbein, Georg; Seele, Peter; Lock, Irina - In: Social Responsibility Journal 12 (2016) 2, pp. 280-294

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to add to a better understanding of relationship of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate philanthropy. The authors argue that corporate philanthropy is exclusive to CSR because of their different characteristics. Design/methodology/approach...

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The influence of ISO 14000 on firm performance

Nga, Joyce Koe Hwee - In: Social Responsibility Journal 5 (2009) August, pp. 408-422

Purpose – Economic prosperity has often come at the expense of the natural environment. Environmental degradation has surfaced in problems such as pollution, increased carbon dioxide emissions via burning of fossil fuels and environmental waste. Ignoring the ecological costs through...

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Corporate Sustainability in the Portuguese Financial Institutions

Peneda Saraiva, Paulo; Silva Serrasqueiro, Zélia Maria - In: Social Responsibility Journal 3 (2007) 2, pp. 82-94

Purpose – This work draws on important issues that are related to all socio‐economic agents. We refer to Sustainability … Investment Management Companies were not committed to Sustainability issues, because they believe that for these business agents …

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Emotionally Sustainable Business and Communities of Commitment

Cockburn, Tom - In: Social Responsibility Journal 3 (2007) 4, pp. 61-73

convergence of values around key issues of consumer ethics, corporate citizenship and sustainability relating to personal as well … as product image. Practical implications – This paper suggests that in the twenty‐first century sustainability will be … emotional aspects of sustainability and specifically applies this to work carried out on MBA teams. …

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The influence of ISO 14000 on firm performance

Koe Hwee Nga, Joyce - In: Social Responsibility Journal 5 (2009) 3, pp. 408-422

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CSR and sustainable community development in Nigeria: WAPCO, a case from the cement industry

Adewuyi, Adeolu O.; Olowookere, Afolabi E. - In: Social Responsibility Journal 6 (2010) 4, pp. 522-535

Purpose – Following the scarcity of studies in the developing countries, particularly Africa, on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable community development, this paper intends to examine the case of a major cement company, WAPCO plc, and its host communities....

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