AbstractIn this article, the focus is on developing a governance concept built on integrating the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility (SR) standard with an "employee social responsibility" (ESR) concept developed by the authors. To this end. The authors propose to compliment the voluntary, organizationally adaptable, ISO 26000 SR standard for the organization/firm with a seamlessly integrated—and equally adaptable—ESR concept for the individual/employee of that organization/firm. An SR/ESR governance concept emerges, with an emphasis on implementing a SR‐based business enterprise code of conduct and ESR‐related functional‐level codes of conduct, the latter firmly ensconced in an organization's ethical climate. The conclusion section discusses the strengths and weaknesses of our proposed SR/ESR governance concept.
A relatively new concept in the business world, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has resonated widely in the global economy. As well as integrating into the cultures of many organizations, CSR has become an important business strategy component of corporations worldwide. Many large companies in Jordan realize the importance of adopting social responsibility, especially companies that help build society as well as develop and increase productivity by providing distinct programs for small projects, as these contribute to solving problems of unemployment and poverty. This study explores the extent to which Zain Telecom in Jordan covers the three aspects of social responsibility in the same depth and level. The research methodology is qualitative analytical and is based on secondary data such as previous studies and the analysis of Zain's annual report of social responsibility for 2018. The study concluded that the abovementioned company is significantly concerned with the social and employee aspects of CSR, but pays little attention to environmental aspects. The study made a number of recommendations, including focusing on all dimensions of social responsibility equally.
Departing from the previous focus on negative involvements of business in the political economy of war and its role in fuelling or causing conflict, transnational corporations are increasingly expected to contribute to conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict peace building. This paper analyzes under which conditions transnational corporations contribute to peace and security in zones of conflict. The question is explored in the framework of a comparative case study of Shell' engagement in Nigeria and BP's engagement in Azerbaijan. It is argued that transnational civil society activism, company and production characteristics and the role of the host state are crucial determinants of corporate engagement towards peace and security.
Departing from the previous focus on negative involvements of business in the political economy of war and its role in fuelling or causing conflict, transnational corporations are increasingly expected to contribute to conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict peace building. This paper analyzes under which conditions transnational corporations contribute to peace and security in zones of conflict. The question is explored in the framework of a comparative case study of Shell's engagement in Nigeria and BP's engagement in Azerbaijan. It is argued that transnational civil society activism, company and production characteristics and the role of the host state are crucial determinants of corporate engagement towards peace and security.
Jose Miguel Abito, David Besanko, and Daniel Diermeier argue that harm to a firm's reputation is one of the strongest and most practical tools of contemporary corporate activism and explains the numerous campaigns as well as the response of companies. Through a straightforward dynamic model focusing on the interaction of the firm and activists, the authors show how both the firm's existing reputation and various activist tactics influence actions and outcomes of both the firm and the activists.
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""This book shows how using business as a force for good, not just pursuing short-term profits, can be better for consumers, employees, local communities, the environment, and your company's long-term bottom line." --Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO, Zappos.com, Inc. B Corps are a global movement of more than 2,700 companies in 60 countries--like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, Kickstarter, Danone North America, and Eileen Fisher--that are using the power of business as a force for good. B Corps have been certified to have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This book is the authoritative guide to the what, why, and how of B Corp certification. Coauthors Ryan Honeyman and Dr. Tiffany Jana spoke with the leaders of over 200 B Corps from around the world to get their insights on becoming a Certified B Corp, improving their social and environmental performance, and building a more inclusive economy. The second edition has been completely revised and updated to include a much stronger focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These changes are important because DEI can no longer be a side conversation--it must be a core value for any company that aspires to make money and make a difference. While this book is framed around the B Corp movement, any company, regardless of size, industry, or location, can use the tools contained here to learn how to build a better business. As the authors vividly demonstrate, using business as a force for good can help you attract and retain the best talent, distinguish your company in a crowded market, and increase trust in your brand"--
Contents: Preface -- Part 1 defining a sustainability-driven business strategy -- 1. Developing a sustainability strategic agenda / François Maon, Adam Lindgreen and Valérie Swaen -- 2. Corporate foundations as vehicles for sustainable development: How do corporate foundations work with parent companies to achieve sustainability? / Pilar Acosta -- 3. Materiality analysis as the basis for sustainability strategies and reporting - a systematic review of approaches and recommendations for practice / Sophia Schwoy and Andreas Dutzi -- 4. Defining a sustainability-driven business modeling strategy with a "storytelling science" approach / David M. Boje and Mohammad B. Rana -- Part 2 Sustainability-driven business strategies in marketing -- 5. Corporate responsibility as an effective marketing practice for improving consumers' brand evaluations - critical overview, new insights, and future directions / Ilona Szőcs and Milena Micevski -- 6. Promises, promises: How to showcase the authenticity of sustainability claims through digitalization / Nicholas Ind and Oriol Iglesias -- 7. Interactive network branding: Towards a sustainability-driven strategy of small and medium-sized enterprises / Nikolina Koporcic and Jan-Åke Törnroos -- 8. How does brand-cause fit influence the success of crm campaigns? / Inês Padilha Campelos, Susana Costa e Silva and Joana César Machado -- Part 3 Sustainability-driven business strategies in innovation and entrepreneurship -- 9. Business model innovation for sustainability: The intersections among business models, innovation, and sustainability / Stefan Markovic and Karin Tollin -- 10. Social challenges within sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems / Roberto Hernandez-Chea, Maral Mahdad and Minh Thai -- 11. The UN global compact sdg action manager: How benefit corporations and purpose-driven businesses are driving the change / Giorgia Nigri, Armando Agulini and Mara Del Baldo -- Part 4 Sustainability-driven business strategies in operations and information systems -- 12. Smes, environmental sustainability and waste management: A comparative empirical study of Spain and chile / Francisco Villegas Pinuer, Joan Llonch Andreu and Pilar López Belbeze -- 13. Adoption of environmental management systems: Perspectives from uk, Finland and thailand / David B. Grant, Sarah Shaw, Siriwan Chaisurayakarn and Alex Nikolai Shenin -- 14. The role of purchasing in the diffusion of sustainability in supply networks / Thomas E. Johnsen, Federico Caniato and Toloue Miandar -- 15. Sustainability assessment in the food supply chain / Verónica León-Bravo and Federico Caniato -- 16. Sustainable data management / Sreyaa Guha and Polina Landgraf -- Part 5 Sustainability-driven business strategies in finance and accounting -- 17. Do csr reports impact firms' stock returns? A pilot study analysis / Andreas Dutzi, Julian Schröter and Eshari Withanage -- 18. An analysis of business actions in private social reporting / Natalia Semenova -- 19. How environment, social and governance scores impact company financial performance indicators: Evidence from Denmark / Slobodan Kacanski -- 20. The role of the internal audit function in fostering sustainability reporting / Mara Del Baldo, Selena Aureli and Rosa Lombardi -- Part 6 Sustainability-driven business strategies in human resources -- 21. Sustainability-driven hrm: The what, the what for and the how / Rosalía Cascón-Pereira, Tahereh Maghsoudi and Ana Beatriz Hernández-Lara -- 22. The role of human resource management function in the institutionalization of sustainability: The case study of the dutch hotel industry / Andrew Ngawenja Mzembe -- 23. Profits with purpose: Corporate and entrepreneurial toxic leadership and threats to organizational sustainability / David Coldwell and Robert Venter -- Part 7 Sustainability-driven business strategies across functional areas in an organization -- 24. Cross-functional integration in sustainability-driven business practice / Duane Windsor -- 25. Strategic alignment of purchasing for sustainability: A multi-level framework / Melek Akın Ateş and Nüfer Yasin Ateş -- 26. Purchasing and marketing of social and environmental sustainability in high-tech medical equipment / Adam Lindgreen, Michael Antioco, David Harness and Remi van der Sloot -- Part 8 Case studies on sustainability-driven business strategies -- 27. Ecoalf: A brand with a conscience / Nicholas Ind -- 28. Sustainability as strategy: The case of comwell hotels / Kristian J. Sund and Rasmus Downes-Rasmussen -- 29. Boat trip adventure changing the lives of thousands: The story of song saa private island / Ilia Gugenishvili and Nikolina Koporcic -- 30. Doing business the sustainable 'novo nordisk way' / Marija Sarafinovska and Yuqian Qiu -- 31. Sustainability in the chemical industry through an industrial spin-off: The case of apricot / Miguel Saiz García -- Index.
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Corporate social responsibility is focused on finding ways to harmonize the relationship between business, government and society. Russian companies are unique because they are between the Soviet past and the present Market. According to the Russian government, social responsibility is a kind of "payoff" for privatization, in which the state property was given to new owners. While capitalization is one of the most important criteria in international practice, in Russia it is the creation of political conditions favorable for running and developing businesses.
In this book Gregor Weber deals with enterprises and the pool of challenges including energy efficiency and sustainability they are confronted with. His research results in a two level model supporting enterprises on innovative and responsible business practices. It was awarded with the "Project Sustainability 2017" by the Council of Sustainable Development of the German government as well as with the "German Industry Award 2017". Contents Current tendencies regarding energy economics effects and the relevance of sustainable energy KIBS (Knowledge Intensive Business Services) in this context Present approaches in sustainable energy economics and innovation in relation to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Studies regarding strategies of enterprises dealing with the evolution of the energy sector and innovative and responsible business practices for sustainable energy Proposals of business models for innovative and responsible energy strategies and social responsibility Target Groups Lectures and students of management, energy efficiency and sustainability Professionals in management, CSR and environmental management The Author Dr. Gregor Weber is founder & CEO of the ecoistics.institute and founder of the UN-world decade initiative on sustainability ACT-ORANGE. He benefits from an extensive international experience as management consultant, lecturer, moderator, author and researcher in the field of energy and sustainability economics and was awarded several times.
