Human Development and Strong Sustainability: A Mutual Dialogue

Pelenc, Jérôme; Dubois, Jean‐Luc

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-38905-5_2

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“…In addition, the Durbin-Watson statistic Overall, the results suggest that CSR can have a partial positive effect on total factor productivity in the mining industry. Additionally, it can be discussed that the CSR-TFP relationship is aligned with a weak sustainability approach rather than a strong sustainability theory, which explains that the social and environmental performance of a company is not associated with macroeconomic performance (Pelenc & Dubois 2020). Consistent with Stakeholder Theory, it can be argued that benefiting all stakeholders can provide companies with a higher competitive advantage (Harrison et al 2010).…”

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Corporate social responsibility and total factor productivity: the case of European mining industry

Yousefian,

Bascompta,

Sanmiquel

et al. 2024

Miner Econ

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The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on total factor productivity (TFP) in the European mining industry, considering micro- and macroeconomic indicators of the relationship between CSR and TFP. Employing data from 40 European mining companies from content analysis, CSR Hub, and the World Bank between 2018 and 2021, this paper utilizes a combination of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and panel regression techniques to test the research hypotheses. The findings suggest that the TFP of European mining firms is positively affected by CSR initiatives implemented by the companies. Also, the empirical results depict that the CSR-TFP relationship is mainly established on institutional criteria. The results also indicate that CSR-related factors, namely, transparency and reporting, training, health and safety, and resource management, are the impacting indicators. The study broadens the horizons of this line of research and can be beneficial to CEOs, managers, experts, policymakers, decision-makers, and economists in the field of mining who are willing to promote responsible and sustainable mining.

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confidence: 99%

Corporate social responsibility and total factor productivity: the case of European mining industry

Yousefian,

Bascompta,

Sanmiquel

et al. 2024

Miner Econ

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“…This study uses a TDR approach that integrates various academic disciplines and works with society to generate contextual and useful knowledge (Gibbons et al, 1994; Hadorn et al, 2007; Leavy, 2011; Vermeulen & Witjes, 2021). Scholars acknowledge TDR as a way to solve “wicked problems” and transition towards “strong sustainability” (Brown, 2010; Pelenc & Ballet, 2015). In TDR, academic knowledge is combined with TD principles like abductive reasoning, open‐minded multi‐actor reflection, iterativeness and long‐term systemic perspective as required by the context (Witjes & Vermeulen, 2021).…”

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Ultimate producer responsibility for e‐waste management–A proposal for just transition in the circular economy based on the case of used European electronic equipment exported to Nigeria

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Used European electric and electronic equipment (UEEE) has multiple use cycles in various countries, including Nigeria. Although the EU-Nigeria e-waste trade is illegal under EU and Nigerian law, previous research shows that some imported equipment is only fit for disposal. Imported UEEE has a short lifespan. Such European e-waste exports imported to Nigeria have sustainability and circularity implications for both places and raise questions about justice and equity. Using a transdisciplinary approach, we identify existing practices and challenges in Nigeria and co-create actionable solutions towards a sustainable, circular and fairness-driven UEEE and e-waste value chain. We find current extended producer responsibility (EPR) does not focus on the entire global value chain, is linear, and lacks transparency, accountability, and consideration for spatial equity. To overcome these shortcomings, we propose ultimate producer responsibility (UPR). UPR aids sustainability and circularity transition while paying attention to justice and equity.The research adds global and social dimensions to the European circular economy (CE), otherwise primarily focused on national material cycles.

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“…Such tiers/variants could range from just implying various environmental harm-reduction techniques, still prioritising economic components and overall economic growth, to implying indeed balanced policies that sometimes might not lead to huge economic growth. The idea is very close to a debate that Jérôme Pelenc and others analysed regarding which conception of sustainability to choose, a strong or a weak conception of sustainability (Pelenc et al, 2015). However, it can be a continuum of different possible tiers/variants of sustainability, and it is up to an individual state to choose the most suitable one based on the current circumstances.…”

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Legal Contours of Sustainable Development: Historical Tracker and Arguments Supporting Its Normativity

Korchahin

2024

LAW

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In the present paper the author overviews the historical tracking of sustainable development as such. Besides, in the article, the current legal nature of sustainable development and some aspects helping to enhance its legal contours are revealed. The concept of sustainable development has gradually evolved through different political forums and discussions. This process has been taking more than fifty years. The current legal contours of sustainable development are not stable, making scientists look for their proper outline. Therefore, the practice of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is analysed, together with the EU (supranational) policymaking and the current state of environmental emergency. Based on the methods from the qualitative approach, the output on the legal contours of sustainable development and sustainability is proposed. Outside of the general formula of the obligation of states to act in a way that can guarantee sustainable development, some novel aspects of its enhanced regulatory value have been identified, bringing a new interpretation of the legal contours of sustainable development. These news aspects revolve around the realm of ambient reality (the current state of environmental emergency that dictates putting sustainable development at the centre of policymaking on different levels), the realm of ICJ case law (since the current case law is outdated, prospect advisory opinions of ICJ are needed to clear out the current legal contour of sustainable development), and the realm of supranational policymaking of the EU (in which sustainable development has become quite unstable but imperative, being at the heart of the factual policymaking).

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Human Development and Strong Sustainability: A Mutual Dialogue

Cited by 6 publications

References 40 publications

Corporate social responsibility and total factor productivity: the case of European mining industry

Corporate social responsibility and total factor productivity: the case of European mining industry

Ultimate producer responsibility for e‐waste management–A proposal for just transition in the circular economy based on the case of used European electronic equipment exported to Nigeria

Legal Contours of Sustainable Development: Historical Tracker and Arguments Supporting Its Normativity

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