The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Achieving SDG 13: Climate Action – Exploring New Business Models in the Tech Industry
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https://doi.org/10.31529/sjms.v11i1.1098Keywords:
Corporate Social Responsibility, Climate Action, Sustainable Development Goals, Tech Industry, Circular Economy, Green Tech, Carbon Emissions, Renewable Energy, SustainabilityAbstract
This paper explores the relation between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 for Climate Action, particularly in the tech sector. As CSR moves from being philanthropy focused to being an integrated part of corporate strategy, it has also been emerging as a tool to respond to environmental threats, like climate change. The research will also examine how the tech corporation like YouTube, Google, Microsoft, and Apple is incorporating CSR strategy to defending carbon reduction and energy efficiency and investment in green energy which can closely relate to the goal of the 13th SDG. It also explores new business models such as the circular economy and green tech innovations that can further support the ability of CSR to help address climate change. This study contributes to understand the role of CSR on how it may contribute to (not only reducing environmental footprints, but also) supporting longer term sustainability and innovation in the tech sector. Considering CSR-driven business models, the paper then offers an analysis of what board engagement means in practice and how it can be used to integrate business and climate strategy, thereby enabling companies to actively help deliver on global climate goals.
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