Sustainability assessment in mining: a CSR-based analysis model for social and environmental impact
A simple approach is proposed to study the main factors related to the mining activity’s impact on society, through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) qualitative analysis based on the type of raw materials extracted, either by mine site or firm. A CSR index is defined by 30 environmental and s...
| Autores: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| 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:2117/415164 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/415164 https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40647-024-00419-y |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Social responsibility of business Mineral industries -- Environmental aspects Mineral industries -- Social aspects Mineral industries -- Sustainable development Raw materials Mining Corporate social responsibility Sustainability Social impact Environmental impact Empreses -- Responsabilitat social Indústria minera -- Aspectes ambientals Indústria minera -- Aspectes socials Matèries primeres Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Enginyeria de mines::Explotació de mines Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Direcció d'operacions::Anàlisi de processos de negoci i de fabricació |
| Sumario: | A simple approach is proposed to study the main factors related to the mining activity’s impact on society, through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) qualitative analysis based on the type of raw materials extracted, either by mine site or firm. A CSR index is defined by 30 environmental and socioeconomic elements and, subsequently, it is weighted by three primary factors; the recycling rate, the transition to green energy, and geographical conditions. The proposed method is adaptable to any change in raw material needs over time and, depending on the analyzed country or region, is applicable to any type of mineral resource. The system can be used to drive engagement with the different stakeholders, add value to a project, and establish a CSR continuous improvement system. |
|---|