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Socially Responsible Mining Corporations: Before (or in Addition to) Doing Good, Do No Harm
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Author(s): Nonita T. Yap (University of Guelph, Canada)and Kerry E. Ground (Acorn International, LLC, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 23
Source title:
Comparative Perspectives on Global Corporate Social Responsibility
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dima Jamali (American University of Beirut, Lebanon)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0720-8.ch009
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Abstract
Mining is impact intensive regardless of commodity and scale. A socially responsible mining company, at a minimum, does not knowingly irreparably harm the community's ability to sustain itself after the mine closes. This chapter examines the mining sector in the Philippines: the public concerns, CSR responses and the challenges mining companies face in the country. Information was gathered through a review of academic and grey literature, key informant interviews and content analysis of Sustainability / CSR Reports. Many of the companies invest in the community as well as minimise their environmental impacts. A few invest in the community but appear to ignore people's right to a healthy environment. The chapter argues that mining can become an instrument for inclusive growth in the Philippines only if there is social peace, and that a streamlined and transparent mining policy regime, equitable benefits sharing and demilitarisation of mining areas will help bring this about.
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