Environmental Management and Its Impact on CSR Activities in the Field of Sustainable Development

Švikruhová Petronela (), Zábojníková Veronika () and Kapsdorferová Zuzana ()
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Švikruhová Petronela: Institute of Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda A. Hlinku 2, Nitra 94976, Slovakia
Zábojníková Veronika: Institute of Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda A. Hlinku 2, Nitra 94976, Slovakia
Kapsdorferová Zuzana: Institute of Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda A. Hlinku 2, Nitra 94976, Slovakia

TalTech Journal of European Studies, 2023, vol. 13, issue 1, 63-86

Abstract: The way in which both renewable and non-renewable resources are used, and the speed at which these are being exploited, are rapidly eroding the planet’s capacity to regenerate the resources and environmental services on which our prosperity and growth are based. The clothing and textile industry is characterized by a linear (take-make-waste) economic model and huge use of non-renewable resources. In order to integrate circular economy as one of the challenges in the clothing and textile industry, we must boost past research directly to innovation to bring about a higher quality of life for all. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained special importance among researchers, the business community, and customers in recent years. Today, manufacturers have to take another step forward to promote their positive social attitude and take care of their responsibility towards society. In the framework of sustainable development, CSR is carried out by achieving economic, social, or environmental goals. Consumers and shareholders currently expect a responsible approach from clothing and textile companies in the production of sustainable clothing, recycling, or ensuring suitable working conditions for employees. It is important not only to support socially responsible businesses but also to raise awareness of the negative environmental impact of the clothing and textile industry. Based on the recognition of the importance of shifting from a linear to a circular approach in the clothing and textile industry, we see potential in recycling the textile fiber in order to close the loop and use innovative technology to transform the textile waste into recycled material by keeping in mind barriers in technology. This article evaluates the social responsibility of a selected company in the field of sustainable development by setting a good example in the Slovak market through the results of a questionnaire survey.

Keywords: circular economy; clothing industry; CSR; environmental management; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.2478/bjes-2023-0004

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