CSR AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: MOTIVES AND

PRESSURES TO ADOPT GREEN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

Authors:
Babiak, Kathy1
Trendafilova, Sylvia2
Source:
Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Management;
Jan/Feb2011, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p11-24, 61p, 3 Charts
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
*ENVIRONMENTAL responsibility
*ENVIRONMENTAL management
SOCIAL responsibility of business
SPORTS teams
STRATEGIC planning
FORECASTING -- Study & teaching
Abstract:
This paper examines the diffusion of environmental management
initiatives in business and the motives and pressures reported by
senior executives to adopt these practices in one industry. We
frame these sustainable practices under the umbrella of corporate
social responsibility (CSR) and examine the causal drivers of
environmental behavior. This study used a mixed-methods
approach and included a survey and 17 in-depth interviews with
professional sports team and league executives. Data revealed both
strategic and legitimacy motives to adopt environmental
management practices. More specifically, the analysis suggested
that strategic motives were the primary reason for adopting an
environmental CSR focus. Motives to address institutional pressures
were also found, although to a lesser extent. The paper discusses
the role and relevance environmentally focused CSR plays in
professional sport organizations in North America and presents
suggestions for future research in this area.
An overview of CSR in the renewable energy
sector.
Authors:
Mezher, Toufic1
Tabbara, Samer1
Hosani, Nawal Al1
Source:
Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal;
2010, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p744-760, 17p
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
*RENEWABLE energy sources
*ENERGY industries
*CLIMATIC changes
SOCIAL responsibility of business
Geographic Terms:
ABU Zaby (United Arab Emirates)
UNITED Arab Emirates
Author-Supplied Keywords:
Emission
Gases
Renewable energy
Social responsibility
United Arab Emirates
Abstract:
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is the introduce corporate social
responsibility (CSR) in Abu Dhabi, the biggest Emirate and one with
the largest oil reserve in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi set
the first renewable energy policy in the region in January 2009. The
policy calls for at least 7 percent of Abu Dhabi's power generation
capacity to come from renewable energy sources by 2020. In 2006,
the leadership of Abu Dhabi made a strategic decision to establish a
globally competitive renewable energy sector in the country and
hence the Masdar Initiative was created. It is driven by the Abu
Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC), also called Masdar.
Design/methodology/approach - The paper focuses on the corporate
social responsibility of Masdar and the role the firm is playing as the
"prime mover" in the renewable energy sector in UAE and the
region. The paper is structured in the following manner. First, the
literature on corporate social responsibility is reviewed. Second, the
environmental challenges of UAE are highlighted. Third, the paper
discusses the different business units of Masdar and their related
projects and investments at local, regional and global levels. Finally,
the role of ADFEC as a "prime mover" in sustainability and corporate
social responsibility is highlighted. Findings - Masdar has taken
leadership in CSR and sustainable energy technologies in Abu
Dhabi, UAE and the region. Originality/value - The case
demonstrates the willingness of oil-producing countries to become
more sustainable and to do something about climate change. The
Masdar Initiative, which includes the first carbon-neutral city, can be
regarded as a benchmark for future similar projects in the region
and around the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Feedstock recycling of plastic wastes/oil mixtures
in cokemaking.
Authors:
Diez, M.A. madiez@incar.csic.es
Alvarez, R.1
Melendi, S.1
Barriocanal, C.1
Source:
Fuel; Oct2009, Vol. 88 Issue 10, p1937-1944, 8p
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
RECYCLING (Waste, etc.)
LUBRICATING oils
PLASTIC scrap
MIXTURES
COKE industry
FEEDSTOCK
POLYOLEFINS
METALLURGICAL coke
Abstract:
Abstract: Two lubricating oils, a plastic waste composed mainly of
polyolefins (95%) and their mixtures (1:1 w/w) were assessed for
possible use as minor components of coal blends for metallurgical
coke production. The addition of 2wt% plastic waste causes a
decrease in the maximum fluidity of the coal developed during
thermal heating between 400 and 500°C. At the same addition rate,
the two oils are good additives for mixing with coal/plastic blends in
order to partially restore the caking ability of the co-carbonizing
systems. Co-carbonizations of the coking blend with the different
wastes were carried out in a movable wall oven of 15kg capacity.
Although the bulk density remained unchanged, the addition of the
plastic waste produced an increase in coking pressure to values that
were too high for it to be considered as a safe blend. At the same
time the mechanical strength of the partially gasified coke was
improved as reflected by the CSR index. The oils, however, had the
effect of reducing bulk density and the coking pressure generated
during the process. When blended with the coal and the plastics, the
oils appeared to act as good solvents of the polyolefins and also
proved to be effective in decreasing coking pressure without
negatively affecting coke quality.