Sustainable development
Strategic challenges for managers in today's world
In today’s world, sustainable development has become one of the key challenges for managers and requires a holistic approach across economic, social, political, and environmental dimensions.
Sustainable development management framework
This study employs the Delphi method with experts and hierarchical analysis to prioritize the dimensions of sustainable development and managerial social responsibility. The findings indicate that social sustainability is the most important component of sustainable development, and managerial responsibility is the most prominent dimension of social responsibility. By focusing on these dimensions, the role of managers in the path toward sustainable development can be redefined. In this regard, the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2015–2030), as a global roadmap, hold particular importance.
Social responsibility and brand management
Social responsibility is not only an ethical commitment but also an effective tool for enhancing quality of life, organizational reputation, and brand management. Success in this path requires a scientific, human-centered, and collaborative approach from all members of the organization.
Modern social responsibility
In today’s world, organizational responsibility has expanded beyond purely economic goals to include serving the community and the surrounding environment.
Social responsibility in project management
A deep and accurate understanding of social responsibility, especially in the mining and energy industries, is not only a way to compensate for negative environmental and social impacts but also a vital tool for risk management and maintaining sustainable interaction with local communities. This constructive interaction can prevent social crises, project delays, and disruptions in production processes. Therefore, the following are key concepts in our social responsibility policy.
Project initiation
Implementation
Exploitation or Operation
New paradigm of business
Transparency and accountability
In the new business paradigm, commitment to social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities has become as important as profitability, and transparency and accountability to stakeholders have become a public demand.
Empowering communities and corporate participation
Despite some efforts by the oil, power, and mining industries to reduce social and environmental impacts, public perception of these sectors remains negative, highlighting the need for more effective and structured actions. In this context, empowering local communities has emerged as a successful approach in recent years and should be further expanded. Achieving sustainable development and a green economy is not possible without the active participation of the public, civil organizations, and the private sector. The role of companies in this process is crucial, and corporate social responsibility, as part of business ethics, obliges them to actively engage in addressing social issues and enhancing collective welfare.
Social responsibility from the perspective of Energy Solutions
At Energy Solutions, social responsibility is distinct from concepts such as charity, bribery of local figures, or unfocused expenditures. We view it as a principled, transparent, and purposeful tool that must avoid any short-term or irresponsible behaviors. Unfortunately, in many cases, when social responsibility is discussed, some managers, instead of adopting principled and transparent approaches, resort to mechanisms such as temporarily appeasing critics or “buying favor” with local figures. Transparency, genuine community engagement, and avoidance of traditional appeasement practices are core pillars of social responsibility in our view. Key elements of this approach include organizational transparency, social commitment, and combating rent-seeking.
Social responsibility and risk management
A deep and accurate understanding of social responsibility, especially in the mining and energy industries, is not only a way to compensate for negative environmental and social impacts but also a vital tool for risk management and maintaining sustainable interaction with local communities. This constructive interaction can prevent social crises, project delays, and disruptions in production processes. Therefore, the following are key concepts in our social responsibility policy.
Social risk reduction
Production sustainability
Local engagement
Social responsibility beyond harm reduction
At Energy Solutions, we believe that social responsibility should go beyond harm reduction and lead to a positive impact on society and the environment. Our focus on empowering local communities and balancing development with social justice has not only increased public engagement but also strengthened mutual trust between the organization and the community. From our perspective, social responsibility is an integral part of sustainable development and one of its most effective tools.