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| Author: | Pedersen, E. R. |
| Title: | Perception of performance: how European organizations experience EMAS registration |
| Journal: | Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental management
2007 : MAY, VOL. 14:2, p. 61-73 |
| Index terms: | case studies europe social responsibility |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature is packed with attempts to uncover the business case of CSR and findings are often based on either case stories or overall analyses of the business case for CSR, thereby overlooking the heterogeneity of the business landscape and the wide variety of CSR initiatives. The CSR concept is quite blurry and this article examines how European organizations perceive the motives, costs and benefits associated with EMAS (Environmental, Management and Audit Scheme) registration.This paper is based on a case analysis of Copenhagen Zoo and a web survey of 162 EMAS-registrated organizations. This paper shows that the respondents often perceive EMAS as a success even though they believe that the monetary costs outweigh the benefits. |
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