How Reliable Is Environmental Management in Mining? Learnings Through Analysis of Sustainability Reports

IF 8.3 2区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management Pub Date : 2024-12-26 DOI:10.1002/csr.3085

Layla Howe, Susan Johnston, Claire Côte

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Abstract

Environmental failures associated with mining operations are persistent issues. It is therefore surprising that we still know very little about whether companies are taking the organisational steps necessary to reliably achieve acceptable environmental performance. Companies use sustainability reports to describe their progress towards fulfilling environmental commitments. This study examines sustainability reports published by seven of the largest mining companies through the lens of High Reliability Organisation (HRO) theory and considers what those reports reveal about the reliability of mining company environmental activities. We conclude the extent to which environmental management practices align with HRO characteristics cannot be determined with certainty from sustainability reports. The data does suggest an insufficient embedding of environmental management in organisational collective mindsets, as well as other significant gaps in the application of HRO hallmark characteristics to environmental activities. Alternative data sources need to be explored to determine the reliability of environmental management in practice.

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management Multiple-

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17.20

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16.30%

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189

期刊介绍： Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a journal that publishes both theoretical and practical contributions related to the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses in the context of sustainable development. It covers a wide range of topics, including tools and practices associated with these responsibilities, case studies, and cross-country surveys of best practices. The journal aims to help organizations improve their performance and accountability in these areas. The main focus of the journal is on research and practical advice for the development and assessment of social responsibility and environmental tools. It also features practical case studies and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to sustainability. The journal encourages the discussion and debate of sustainability issues and closely monitors the demands of various stakeholder groups. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a refereed journal, meaning that all contributions undergo a rigorous review process. It seeks high-quality contributions that appeal to a diverse audience from various disciplines.