Corporate social responsibility and total factor productivity: the case of European mining industry

Mohammad Yousefian (), Marc Bascompta (), Lluís Sanmiquel (), Carla Vintró () and Nor Sidki-Rius ()
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Mohammad Yousefian: Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Marc Bascompta: Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Lluís Sanmiquel: Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Carla Vintró: Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Nor Sidki-Rius: Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Mineral Economics, 2024, vol. 37, issue 1, No 11, 149-161

Abstract: Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on total factor productivity (TFP) in the European mining industry, considering micro- and macroeconomic indicators of the relationship between CSR and TFP. Employing data from 40 European mining companies from content analysis, CSR Hub, and the World Bank between 2018 and 2021, this paper utilizes a combination of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and panel regression techniques to test the research hypotheses. The findings suggest that the TFP of European mining firms is positively affected by CSR initiatives implemented by the companies. Also, the empirical results depict that the CSR-TFP relationship is mainly established on institutional criteria. The results also indicate that CSR-related factors, namely, transparency and reporting, training, health and safety, and resource management, are the impacting indicators. The study broadens the horizons of this line of research and can be beneficial to CEOs, managers, experts, policymakers, decision-makers, and economists in the field of mining who are willing to promote responsible and sustainable mining.

Keywords: Corporate social responsibility; Total factor productivity; Efficiency; Mining industry; Firm performance; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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