Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development: A Review of the Indian Electronic Waste Management Practices

ABSTRACT

Numerous studies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) have primarily concentrated on developed nations, with limited attention given to CSR activities in developing countries. Nevertheless, the increasing debate on sustainable development in developing nations, particularly in India, has triggered substantial discussions regarding the relationship between CSR and sustainable electronic waste management. CSR embodies a dynamic paradigm advocating sustainable development regardless of the motivations and approaches of business organizations. The CSR initiatives undertaken by firms should foster elevated levels of ethical sustainability. Within the Indian electronic industry, manufacturers and producers have traditionally emphasized economic growth and profit maximization, often neglecting product life cycle management. This negligence has contributed to the indiscriminate disposal of electronic waste in landfills, resulting in environmental deterioration. However, it is imperative to examine how the principles of CSR and sustainable development can mitigate the generation of electronic waste. The present paper attempts to elucidate the relationship between corporate social responsibility and sustainable development to facilitate enhanced electronic waste management. Its significance lies in addressing the imperatives of corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, and environmental welfare.

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