Corporate Social Responsibility: Climate-Neutral European Union by 2050
Mattinen, Anni (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020120626418
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020120626418
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The purpose of the research is to analyze the role of Corporate Social Responsibility in the European Union’s climate-neutral by 2050 vision. The study is focused on the environmental responsibility of businesses. Companies' environmental performance and sustainable-related development plans are reviewed to determine whether they are in line with the vision.
The theoretical section of the thesis will cover three main subjects. Firstly, the structure of the European economy is covered. This is followed by the introduction of climate change. The Paris Agreement and a report provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are covered as the basis for the EU’s vision. Finally, the three aspects of corporate social responsibility, i.e. economic, social and environmental, are introduced.
In the empirical part of the thesis, a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized. The data was gathered comprehensively from secondary sources such as the EU’s publications and corporate social reports of research companies. The discussion of the results compares the companies’ data to the theoretical framework and strategies presented in the EU’s vision.
Valuable information regarding the environmental impact of large enterprises was gained. The study results indicate that companies have a significant responsibility for the EU’s vision and its possible achievement. The research companies were able to communicate environmental issues transparently and had plans towards a low carbon future. The study findings provide a comprehensive basis for a more profound study regarding sustainable development of the European Union and its companies.
The theoretical section of the thesis will cover three main subjects. Firstly, the structure of the European economy is covered. This is followed by the introduction of climate change. The Paris Agreement and a report provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are covered as the basis for the EU’s vision. Finally, the three aspects of corporate social responsibility, i.e. economic, social and environmental, are introduced.
In the empirical part of the thesis, a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized. The data was gathered comprehensively from secondary sources such as the EU’s publications and corporate social reports of research companies. The discussion of the results compares the companies’ data to the theoretical framework and strategies presented in the EU’s vision.
Valuable information regarding the environmental impact of large enterprises was gained. The study results indicate that companies have a significant responsibility for the EU’s vision and its possible achievement. The research companies were able to communicate environmental issues transparently and had plans towards a low carbon future. The study findings provide a comprehensive basis for a more profound study regarding sustainable development of the European Union and its companies.