Table 1 Failure Prompts by CSR domain and Severity
From: CSR commitments, perceptions of hypocrisy, and recovery
| Â | Environmental | Employee-Oriented |
|---|---|---|
Minimal Severity | Star Inc. Warned for Emissions USA – The local Environmental Services Office issued a warning to Star Inc. after a report released yesterday found the company’s manufacturing plant to be close to violating the county’s air-quality statutes. Under current regulatory requirements, a factory of Star’s size is allowed to release up to 1000 pounds (453 kg) of CO2 per month. According to the report, emissions from the plant approached 950 pounds (499 kg) last month. | Star Inc. Criticized for Labor Conditions USA – Star Inc. has drawn criticism from local interest groups after a report was released today which found unsafe working conditions at 1 of its 6 international plants. According to the report, inadequate safety precautions at the manufacturing facility have raised concerns regarding the potential for future injuries. |
High Severity | Star Inc. Cited for Violation USA – The local Environmental Services Office has issued a fine to Star Inc. after a report released yesterday found the company’s manufacturing plant to be in violation of several environmental statutes. The report concludes that Star Inc. was dumping untreated waste from its manufacturing plant into local streams and rivers. Many environmental groups are angry with Star and cite the fact that its dumping is causing serious harm to local fish and wildlife. | Star Inc. criticized for labor conditions USA – Star Inc. has drawn criticism from local interest groups after a report was released today which found poor working conditions at many of its international plants. According to the report, at some sites it was common for people to work up to 16 h a day at rates that were less than minimum wage. Many groups are angry with Star and cite the fact that its practices are causing serious harm to the local community. |