Latent variables and indicators
CSR Information in SMEs
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Environmental Awareness in SMEs
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CSR Diffusion in SMEs
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if possible, we always go to meetings on sustainable development and CSR (INFO1) we put into practice specific actions to raise awareness, to educate, and to inform employees of the principles and actions related to CSR (INFO2) |
We use consumables, goods to process, and/or processed goods of low environmental impact (ENVI1) We take energy saving into account in order to improve our levels of efficiency (ENVI2) We highly value the introduction of alternative sources of energy (ENVI3) We participate in activities related to the protection and enhancement of our natural environment (ENVI4) We are positively predisposed to use, purchase, or produce environmentally friendly goods (ENVI5) |
The values related to social responsibility are present in the vision and strategy of the firm (DIFF1) We are active members of organizations, businesses, professional associations, or any discussion forum that promote the implementation of social responsibility (DIFF2) The firm has defined collaborations with other organizations for the promotion of SR (DIFF3) Our firm discloses all activities that go beyond the purely business objective, and that benefit both the firm and society (DIFF4) We are aware of the importance of informing on socially responsible actions by any of the instruments available (sustainability report, website, etc.) (DIFF5) |
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