Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in mining

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, environmental protection and social cohesion. • Related content: Top 10 Associations raising awareness for the mining industry

Corporate social responsibility in the mining industry

Salterbaxter notes a trend amongst reporters leaving out ‘social’ from their reports and calling them ‘corporate responsibility’ reports, reflecting the increasing convergence of social responsibilities and corporate governance. 4. Recent trends in social and environmental disclosure a case study of the top 10 mining companies 4.1

Social Responsibility in Mining in Africa Mining Africa

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of credible mining procedures. How Mining Activities Affect Communities. Mining affects local communities in many ways socially, environmentally and economically. When mines are constructed local communities benefit from increased employment opportunities. Some locals along with

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities of Mining

Corporate social responsibility is widely used to describe the obligations and responsibilities that a company should have for its stakeholders. There have been a growing concern toward the issue of social responsibility [4] [5] [8] but there is no single definition of CSR mainly because the concept is ambiguous [14] and has been [9]-

10 best examples of Corporate Social Responsibility

Mining, Corporate Social Responsibility and SpringerLink

Abstract. Mining companies have long had a questionable reputation for social responsibility, especially in developing countries. 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 (CSR) Definition

27/11/2019· Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. By practicing corporate social

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Examining stakeholders' perceptions of mining impacts and

T1 Examining stakeholders' perceptions of mining impacts and corporate social responsibility. AU Viveros,Hector. PY 2016/1/1. Y1 2016/1/1. N2 This paper aims to provide a better understanding of multistakeholder perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in connection with mining industry impacts. While there is significant research about CSR, there is a lack of

Corporate Responsibility The Mining Association of Canada

The business of mining carries great responsibility to the communities that surround operations and to the environment. The nature of mining is complex and so too is integrating corporate responsibility (CR) into the core of a business to enact meaningful change. When done effectively, sound CR practices can help a mining company maintain its

Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM

The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is a leading research centre committed to improving the social performance of the industry globally. Our focus is on the social, cultural, economic and political challenges that occur when change is brought about by mineral resource extraction. CSRM contributes to industry change through

Australia’s CSR Top 10 PBA

Australia’s top 10 business leaders in the Corporate Social Responsibility field have been revealed amid warnings that CSR practice in Australia is lagging. The top 10 includes broadcaster ABC, professional services firms ARUP, GHD and PwC, miners Newmont Mining Corporation and Rio

Corporate social responsibility, partnerships, and

Internationally and in South Africa, mining companies are increasingly referring to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and partnerships in terms of the business case, or the expectation that being responsible and collaborating with stakeholders is good for profits.

(PDF) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN MINING INDUSTRY

This paper focuses on the comparison of corporate social responsibility in mining industry. It compares specifi c territorial areas of two diff erent countries one of them country that could

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ghanaian Mining

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Ghanaian Mining Industry by Frank Boateng MPhil, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2015 FCMI, Chartered Management Institute, 2014 MBA, University of Leicester, 2009 BS, Central University Ghana, 2006 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

A Corporate Social Responsibility Framework for Mining

The aim of this study is to develop a corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework for mining sector and put forward the differences in the CSR perception and interests of the main stakeholders

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN ThE mININg SECTOR

ity conference under the theme, Corporate Social Responsibility for Broad Based Em-powerment in the Mining Industry. Corporate Social Responsibility is a business process a company adopts beyond its legal obliga-tions in order to create added economic, so-cial and environmental value to society and

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MINING

ABSTRACT: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes economic, social and environmental aspects, and it has particular significance in mining.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.

Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia: A

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 middle-income industrial nation that provides opportunities for improving the wellbeing of all, embodying values of socio-

Sustainable CSR and Mining in South Africa NGO Pulse

25/06/2013· As the legal framework is limited in addressing CSR in general and in the mining industry in particular, and also in light of what transpired in Marikana, there is an argument to be made for providing NGOs and entities such as the Human Rights Commission (HRC) with a greater platform to address Corporate Social Responsibility in the mining

Sustainable CSR and Mining in South Africa NGO Pulse

25/06/2013· As the legal framework is limited in addressing CSR in general and in the mining industry in particular, and also in light of what transpired in Marikana, there is an argument to be made for providing NGOs and entities such as the Human Rights Commission (HRC) with a greater platform to address Corporate Social Responsibility in the mining

Corporate social responsibility, risk and development in

1. Introduction: CSR, development and mining. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) 1 and development have had a rocky history in the mining industry. 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

Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility: Newmont Mining

The case takes place in Peru in the aftermath of the worst mercury spill in history by a transportation contractor for Newmont Mining Corporation. Newmont's senior vice president and chief administrative officer is sent to Peru to assess the situation. The subsequent audit revealed that Newmont's mining operations in Peru met neither U.S. nor

Corporate Social Responsibility Apex Mining Co. Inc.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and achievements of the Company reflect its genuine commitment to being a responsible miner and a catalyst for sustainable community development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits to all its stakeholders especially in the communities where it operates.

Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility: Scotbar

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Social Responsibility Calibre Mining Corp.

Calibre Mining Corp. was excited and very proud to partner with the Ascenta Foundation to conduct a four day medical mission in the community of Riscos de Oro in Northeast Nicaragua from February 25th to the 28th, 2013.

Corporate social responsibility in South Africa’s mining

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda has been a part of the global debate on socio-economic development for many decades. Countless claims have been made that CSR can contribute towards more inclusive development and the alleviation of poverty. This briefing examines the concept and role of CSR in the mining industry of South Africa

Corporate Social Responsibility in the South African

Corporate Social Responsibility in the South African Mining Industry 1) Introduction The intended readers of this research study are Professor .Dr. Meyer and Professor. .Dr. Witt as well as corporate social responsibility officers in South African and international mining companies, management boards of mining companies,

Corporate Social Responsibility of Mining Industries by

13/03/2014· 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. However, the effectiveness of CSR initiatives in the oil, gas and mining sectors has been increasingly questioned. While multinational

Mining Conflicts and Corporate Social Responsibility in

Much of the debate in Africa with regard to mining has been on the question on whether or not mining is good for development. 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. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been suggested as one of the ways through