SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN UKRAINE: TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS
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https://doi.org/10.31379/sed.2.5.2025.40Keywords:
corporate social responsibility, construction industry, stakeholders, sustainable development, ESG, socially responsible management, energy efficiency, transparency, construction companies of UkraineAbstract
The paper examines the features of the formation and development of corporate social responsibility in the activities of construction companies in Ukraine under modern economic and social challenges. The relevance of the study is determined by the growing role of CSR as a tool for ensuring competitiveness, increasing transparency, and achieving sustainable development goals in the construction industry, which has a significant impact on the environment and the social sphere.
Based on the analysis of theoretical approaches to the interpretation of corporate social responsibility and the generalization of global experience, it is established that modern approaches involve integrating CSR into enterprise management systems and focusing on stakeholder engagement. The methodological framework includes methods of theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, comparative analysis, and a systems approach, which made it possible to comprehensively assess the state of CSR implementation. The empirical basis consists of open sources, including official websites of construction companies and industry analytical materials.
The study finds that CSR in construction is implemented mainly in a fragmented manner and is focused on specific areas such as energy efficiency, landscaping, and occupational safety. Key constraints to its development include low transparency, limited adoption of international standards, and insufficient institutional support. The necessity of transitioning to a systemic approach to CSR management is substantiated, emphasizing the integration of economic, social, and environmental aspects of enterprise activity.
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