Indian Mining: A Corporate Social Responsibility Perspective

Abstract

The advantages of consolidating all facets of CSR into a single sustainability management system (SMS) are often emphasized. Nevertheless, some critical researchers argue that the SMS approach could benefit from an externally oriented, stakeholder-driven, and value-based perspective. Instead of just "doing things right," the focus should shift to "doing the right things," given that companies frequently contend with a range of stakeholders. Aligning with the call for practical research, this thesis centers on stakeholder management within the context of management system thinking. The objective of this paper is to investigate how the extractive industry as a whole, and specifically companies in the metal and mining sector, enact CSR and how this management can be enhanced. The research strategy chosen is the case study method, involving two separate case studies within the mining industry. The forestry sector primarily appears to engage in CSR related to environmental concerns, whereas mining companies primarily concentrate on community engagement and development along with environmental matters. Both of the case companies have comprehensive policy frameworks in place for CSR and well-established operational systems for labor practices and environmental considerations.