Review article

Challenges of sustainable development in the mining and metallurgy sector in Poland

A. Bluszcz ; The Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Gliwice, Poland
A. Kijewska ; The Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Gliwice, Poland

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present the degree of involvement of Polish companies from the mining and metallurgical industry in activities for sustainable development. Various initiatives, which aim to promote sustainable development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are discussed. ISO 26000 is the recognized international standard for CSR and it forms the basis for sustainable development. The paper also presents problems of integrated reporting of CSR activities and an index of socially responsible companies which is the Respect Index, introduced by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Two presented companies from the analysed sector are listed by the Respect Index.

Keywords

mining; metallurgy; sustainable development; CSR; Poland

Hrčak ID:

128983

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/128983

Publication date:

1.4.2015.

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