The role of CSR in achieving energy sustainability

Mariam Kasradze and Dalia Streimikiene
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Mariam Kasradze: Vilnius University
Dalia Streimikiene: Vilnius University

Transformations and Sustainability, 2025, vol. 1, issue 3, 225-324

Abstract: The transition toward energy sustainability requires accountability and transparency within operations communication processes, particularly for high-emission industries such as the energy industry. The implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provides guidance for the energy companies to align their operations with societal and environmental goals. This study explores the role of CSR in achieving energy sustainability by developing a theoretical model that categorizes CSR mechanisms into three key dimensions: international frameworks and reporting standards, independent certifications, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms. Based on a qualitative literature review, the paper examines how these mechanisms influence corporate accountability, transparency, and sustainability performance. The findings show that while CSR tools can support energy transition goals, challenges such as voluntary adoption, inconsistent stakeholder involvement, and risks of greenwashing remain significant. The paper enhances CSR research by offering a structured model that integrates different tools and frameworks and highlights the operational role of CSR together with the ethical one in the energy sector.

Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility; Energy Sector; Energy Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.63775/6a9x0t29

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