Study goals
This study aims to identify the economic and non-economic benefits generated by the environmental dimension of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for two agro-industrial companies in Goiás, based on document analysis and interviews, with the purpose of contributing to a deeper understanding of
Relevance / originality
Although environmental actions are common in the agro-industrial sector (Barbosa & Cândido, 2014), empirical research focusing on the identification of economic and non-economic benefits arising from these actions for agro-industrial companies remains scarce. This study contributes to bridging this gap.
Methodology / approach
The study relies on data collection through document analysis, structured interviews, and participant observation, employing content analysis for data treatment. The technical procedure adopted is a multiple-case study of two agro-industrial companies.
Main results
Among the economic benefits are the reduction of operational costs and the increase in revenues derived from waste utilization. Among the non-economic benefits are the strengthening of corporate image and the contribution to the social and environmental development of the communities.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study contributes to validating theoretical aspects related to the strategic approach to CSR and to identifying, with proper measurement, the economic gains that environmental practices generate for companies. The triangulation of different data sources enhances the robustness of the results.
Social / management contributions
The description of the results can encourage the improvement and management of environmental practices by agro-industrial companies Reports on the ways these practices and outcomes are publicized promote the dissemination of knowledge to other companies, thereby contributing to the strengthening of environmental