Analysis of the Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Policies of Russian Arctic Companies
摘要
Environmental protection issues make the ArcticArctic regionThe Arctic region truly significant for the whole world in general, and particularly for RussiaRussia, who owns the huge Arctic territories. There are various interdependent stakeholders, who are responsible for the wellness of bioresources and citizens of the region. Obviously, businessBusiness-structures are one of the most influential and resourceful type of these actors. This fact defines the necessity to study the level of commitment of major Russian ArcticRussian Arctic operators to sustainable developmentSustainable Development (SD) of the region. This article analyzes the activities in the field of corporate, social and environmental responsibility policiesPolicy of five Russian companies, identifies best practices, and defines development prospects for the relevant area and problems in implementing the CSERCorporate Social and Environmental Responsibility policyPolicy. The main method of the study—multi-criteria analysisAnalysis, which allows authors to make an assessment of various areas and categories of CSER. Authors conclude that despite all subjects of investigation claiming the necessity of CSER policiesPolicy, level of its implementation (which demonstrates commitment) varies in different areas and categories.