| Title |
Key CSR dimensions for the food chain |
| ID_Doc |
76218 |
| Authors |
Forsman-Hugg, S; Katajajuuri, JM; Riipi, I; Mäkelä, J; Järvelä, K; Timonen, P |
| Title |
Key CSR dimensions for the food chain |
| Year |
2013 |
| Published |
British Food Journal, 115, 1 |
| DOI |
10.1108/00070701311289867 |
| Abstract |
Purpose - This paper aims to identify and define the content of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the food chain. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative research approach was applied in the study, based on participatory and case study research methodologies. The study drew on three different case food products and their supply chains: rye bread, broiler chicken products and margarine. The content of CSR was built through participatory workshops, the aim of which was to elicit the ideas of different stakeholder groups. Findings - The study identified seven key dimensions of food chain CSR: environment, product safety, corporate nutritional responsibility, occupational welfare, animal health and welfare, local market presence and economic responsibility. Originality/value - The results provide food and agribusiness companies with a better understanding of core CSR issues and their relevance in complex chains and networks. This may encourage the companies to promote their activities in a more responsible and sustainable direction and offer elements to build sustainable business cases. In addition, the results may indicate a change towards broader understanding of what is meant by corporate social responsibility. |
| Author Keywords |
Corporate social responsibility; Food chain; Environmental responsibility; Social responsibility; Economic responsibility; Stakeholder dialogue; Stakeholders; Finland |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000333220300003 |
| WoS Category |
Agricultural Economics & Policy; Food Science & Technology |
| Research Area |
Agriculture; Food Science & Technology |
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