Forgotten effects of corporate social and environmental responsibility: A case study of Catalonian economy

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to develop a model that illustrated how influences are interpreted and then shaped by an economy into its commitment towards corporate social and environmental responsibility (CSER).

Design/methodology/approach

The paper considers this question: is this possible to find some first and second effects about CSER in 24 sectors of Catalonian economy?

Findings

The analytical model is used in order to develop a conceptual model to explain the forgotten effects or CSER in Catalonia, Spain.

Originality/value

This paper applies the theory of the forgotten effects with the analysis of the causes or external elements to the Catalonian economy and of the effects or reflections that it produces in the sustainability.

Citation

Vizuete Luciano, E., Gil‐Lafuente, A.M., García González, A. and Boria‐Reverter, S. (2013), "Forgotten effects of corporate social and environmental responsibility: A case study of Catalonian economy", Kybernetes, Vol. 42 No. 5, pp. 736-753. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-04-2013-0065