Social sustainability as a consequence of corporate social innovation practices: highlighting the main factors at private companies

Luana Folchini Da Costa, Fabiano Larentis and Mayron Dalla Santa De Carvalho

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2022, vol. 16, issue 1, 109-132

Abstract: This paper explores and describes corporate social innovation (CSI) and its relationship with social sustainability (SS) through a multiple case study, in which social practices carried out by for-profit organisations are analysed. We have highlighted the factors of social innovation considered as a basis to verify the existence of CSI processes: objectives and motivations, social actors, implementation process and results. CSI has been evidenced as a prerequisite to achieve SS objectives and it should be intrinsic to the business model without resulting in loss of profitability and competitiveness. CSI can be both a result and a condition when business models and operations are considered.

Keywords: CSI; corporate social innovation; social sustainability; private companies; multiple case studies; corporate sustainability; sustainable development. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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