Quarrying CSR index: social, economic and environmental factors in the analysis of the quarrying industry

A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) index is introduced to quantitatively evaluate quarrying activities. The index is based on fifteen indicators representing the environmental, social, and economic dimensions, providing a straightforward and flexible tool to analyze and enhance the value of qua...

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Autores: Bascompta Massanes, Marc|||0000-0003-1519-6133, Sanmiquel Pera, Lluís|||0000-0001-5612-4713, Sidki Rius, Nor|||0000-0003-2395-8388, Bonet Gil, Enrique|||0000-0002-2782-5366, Yubero de Mateo, Maria Teresa|||0000-0003-1871-8507
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/428100
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/428100
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105560
Access Level:acceso embargado
Palabra clave:Sustainability
Mining
Quarrying
CSR index
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Enginyeria de mines::Explotació de mines
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Sumario:A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) index is introduced to quantitatively evaluate quarrying activities. The index is based on fifteen indicators representing the environmental, social, and economic dimensions, providing a straightforward and flexible tool to analyze and enhance the value of quarrying projects at any stage. The proposed method enables the assessment of a quarry through three levels: individual indicators, dimensions (comprising multiple indicators), and an aggregated value encompassing all three dimensions. The Quarrying CSR index has been applied to three case studies, demonstrating its effectiveness and potential applications within the sector. Additionally, it relies on easily verifiable data, promoting transparency in evaluations and fostering stronger engagement with stakeholders. The system also facilitates the analysis of patterns and trends across subsectors and regions within the quarrying industry, as well as the evaluation of policy implementation in the sector.