The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy in Iranian Energy Companies on the Satisfaction of Their Community Stakeholders

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an important aspect of corporate strategy in recent years, as companies strive to build positive relationships with stakeholders, enhance their reputation, and contribute to sustainable development. This study aims to investigate the effect of CSR strategy on the satisfaction of community stakeholders in the energy sector in Iran. A mixed-methods approach, including content analysis and interviews, was used to collect and analyze data from Iranian energy companies. The results indicate that the CSR activities of Iranian energy companies have a positive effect on the satisfaction of community stakeholders. Furthermore, the integration of CSR activities into corporate strategies and the maturity of CSR strategies are important factors that contribute to the effectiveness of CSR in satisfying community stakeholders. The findings of this study provide insights into the importance of CSR strategy in enhancing the relationships between energy companies and their community stakeholders in Iran. This study also highlights the need for energy companies to integrate CSR activities into their overall corporate strategies and adopt more mature CSR strategies to achieve long-term success.