Comparability of information on socially responsible activity of companies reporting according to GRI standards Cover Image

Porównywalność w czasie informacji o wynikach działalności społecznie odpowiedzialnej firm raportujących według zasad GRI
Comparability of information on socially responsible activity of companies reporting according to GRI standards

Author(s): Halina Waniak-Michalak
Subject(s): Economy, Business Ethics, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Stowarzyszenie Księgowych w Polsce
Keywords: performance measures; social responsibility; Global Reporting Initiative; reports; stakeholders

Summary/Abstract: The involvement of corporations in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities with respect for workers' rights and ethical principles brings tangible benefits to the enterprise. CSR activities can therefore be considered as an investment, the effects of which should be measured. CSR benefits derive from improved assessment of the corporation by the stakeholders and increased social trust. However, in order to achieve the desired results of CSR activities, it is necessary to provide adequate information to customers, employees and owners. Moreover, the measurement of CSR results is necessary to determine the effectiveness of the actions taken. The aim of the article was to answer the question if companies present the same measures in successive CSR reports and whether it is possible to compare the CSR activity results for successive years. Examination of 31 CSR reports for two consecutive editions of the reporting showed that companies change the number and type of disclosed measures.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 91
  • Page Range: 129-144
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish