A corporate social responsibility indicator system for construction enterprises in Vietnam

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 7 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : An Hoang Bac, Huyen Tran Thi Thanh

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V7I6P102

How to Cite?

An Hoang Bac, Huyen Tran Thi Thanh, "A corporate social responsibility indicator system for construction enterprises in Vietnam," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 6, pp. 12-20, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V7I6P102

Abstract:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is now being valued as a factor that will contribute to the sustainable development of businesses, especially businesses in the construction industry. However, understanding the meaning of CSR in the construction industry and how it is practiced is currently limited. This paper aims to develop a framework for CSR indicators related to construction businesses in Vietnam to further clarify the content and aspect of the CSR conceptual framework. Based on stakeholder theory, CSR issues to stakeholders were developed to address key elements of CSR of construction companies. The indicators are then extracted to reveal the specific content contained in these performance issues. The indicator system guides the implementation of CSR in the construction industry, allowing construction businesses to evaluate the effectiveness of CSR scientifically, thereby supporting the sustainable development of enterprises.

Keywords:

CSR, CSR index, construction industry, CSR in construction, stakeholder theory, Vietnam.

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