Analayzing the implimentation of environmental corporate social responsibiility and disclosure of environmental activities-acase of haffede tannery

Abstract

Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility is a concept, where companies integrate environmental concerns in their business operations and the interaction with stakeholders, without compromising economic performance. The study aimed at analyzing the implementation of environmental corporate social responsibility and disclosure of environmental activities-a case of Blue Nile and Hafde tannery corresponding to instruments of environmental corporate social responsibility and disclosure of environmental activities namely OECD Guidelines for MNEs, GRI, UNGC and ISO 14001 to address environmental issue. It is relevant to industries, especially for leather industries to implement ECSR concepts and DEA not only to address environmental issue but also to get benefit from it . Leather sector in Ethiopia is the most focused area as a development reinforcing component. The sector is also known for its intensive environment polluting practices. Hence, it is worth studying the implementation of ECSR and DEA to address its adverse environmental impacts. In relation to the methodology, purposive sampling technique was used in selecting industries. The study has been conducted on the basis of the qualitative research techniques to analyze the implementation of ECSR and DEA in the selected two tanneries. The Primary data were collected through interviews, Focus Group Discussion and observation. Moreover, semi-structured interview have been also conducted with managers of the respected companies through open ended questions which are designed to analyze the implementation of ECSR and DEA in the selected two tanneries and with different government level’s officials and experts mandated with preserving the environment.