Do CSR efforts that focus on helping the environment influence brand purchase more than other forms of CSR?

Andreas B. Eisingerich, Deborah J. MacInnis and C. Whan Park

Journal of Business Research, 2023, vol. 168, issue C

Abstract: Much has been written about corporate social responsibility (CSR). However, different types of CSR efforts may differentially influence consumer responses. We posit that CSR efforts that emphasize helping the environment affirm the moral values of universalism and benevolence. We advance a novel theory and provide empirical evidence regarding the unique emotional and behavioral effects of environment-based CSR relative to other CSR efforts, such as employee/fair labor practices and philanthropy/cause CSR. Specifically, we theorize and find that environment-based CSR has a stronger impact on brand purchase than these other types of CSR efforts, given its strong influence on consumers’ feelings of elevation and brand-self connections. The current study holds important implications for CSR theory, managers, and future research.

Keywords: CSR; Environment; Employee/fair labor practices; Philanthropy; Elevation; Brand-self connections (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114240

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