CSR research in the hotel industry: how it relates to promoting the SDGs

Purpose Research suggests the hotel industry has grown to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs towards addressing issues relating to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nevertheless, how the progression of research has influenced the field of CSR and the SDGs remains unexpl...

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Published in:Social responsibility journal 2024-09, Vol.20 (9), p.1770-1786
Main Authors: Moyeen, Abdul, Mehjabeen, Melita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business
Business operations
Consumers
Content analysis
Environmental performance
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Hospitality industry
Hotels & motels
Human rights
Immune system
Literature reviews
Pollution
Social responsibility
Stakeholders
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Tourism
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Summary:Purpose Research suggests the hotel industry has grown to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs towards addressing issues relating to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nevertheless, how the progression of research has influenced the field of CSR and the SDGs remains unexplored. This paper aims to address the knowledge gap. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on a review of 230 papers from Scopus Indexed Journals – both mainstream and specialty. A content analysis was conducted to identify the major themes and the evolution of CSR research in the hotel industry. Findings Recent CSR research has tended to shift towards issues such as CSR communication and reporting from its earlier focus on the perceptions and practices of CSR. The SDGs, in general, and environmental sustainability, in particular, remain on the periphery of hotel industry’s CSR initiatives. This raises concern about the ability of CSR programs to facilitate the SDGs by 2030. This study highlights that both stakeholders (e.g. consumers, employees) and business forces (e.g. financial bottom line) can shape the hotel industry’s CSR strategies in contributing to the SDGs and greater sustainability. Originality/value The research advances the CSR and sustainability literature by undertaking a comprehensive review of business research on CSR in the hotel industry focusing on the SDGs, and advancing and facilitating discussion on existing knowledge in this field and how the field can be further developed.
ISSN:1747-1117
1747-1117
1758-857X
DOI:10.1108/SRJ-01-2024-0032