1. The Impact of Ecological Sustainability on Job Selection Preferences among Young EmployeesChristine Ebner, Peter Brandstaetter, 2025, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: In the modern employment landscape, sustainability has transitioned from a superficial term to a pivotal factor that significantly influences the career decisions of emerging professionals. This transformation is particularly pronounced among younger cohorts of job applicants, who are progressively placing greater emphasis on sustainability in their selection of employers. Additionally, when employees perceive a good fit between their values and those of the organization, their motivation is enhanced. This research explores the extent to which ecological sustainability shapes the perceived employer attractiveness among young workers, emphasizing the changing paradigm in job selection criteria. The study was conducted with a sample of 972 individuals, representing different professional and educational backgrounds, and the research provides substantial empirical evidence supporting the finding that ecological sustainability impacts their employment decisions. The methodology involved a comprehensive survey focusing on participants' priorities and values concerning ecological practices within potential employers. The findings indicate a strong preference for companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices, with such organizations being rated more attractive as employers compared to those that do not actively pursue sustainability goals. This heightened interest in sustainable employment was particularly pronounced among participants with higher educational levels and those from sectors directly impacted by environmental issues. Even though a significant proportion of survey respondents – more than 80% – asserted their commitment to an eco-friendly lifestyle and acknowledged the significance of adhering to ecological standards, this factor proved to be less pertinent when selecting a new employer. The data indicated that more than three quarters had never declined a job for this reason, only 4.75% reported having done so. One potential explanation for this phenomenon is that these considerations are already addressed during the application process by cultivating a positive corporate image and employer brand. However, this hypothesis requires further research. The present study contributes to the existing dialogue surrounding sustainability within the context of the workplace by emphasizing the critical necessity of embedding sustainable practices into the core business strategies and overarching corporate identity, which ultimately serves as an effective mechanism for appealing to the younger demographic.
Keywords: CSR, Sustainability, Corporate social responsibility, Employer branding, Recruiting
Published in RUP: 04.03.2026; Views: 136; Downloads: 3
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3. Impact of CSR, Green Finance and Green Innovation on Environmental Performance of Banks in IndiaMaryam Meraj, Mohammed Afzal, Manpreet Kaur, Jahangir Chauhan, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: In an era of growing environmental challenges, the role of banks in promoting sustainability is critical. This study examines how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), green finance, and green innovation influence the environmental performance of Indian banks. Guided by legitimacy theory and the natural resource-based view, survey data from 379 bank employees were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results reveal that robust CSR initiatives, effective green finance practices, and innovative green strategies significantly enhance banks’ environmental performance. These findings contribute to theoretical understanding and offer practical insights for improving sustainability in the banking sector. The study recommends that banks in emerging economies strengthen internal resources by investing in CSR, adopting green finance, and fostering green innovation to boost environmental performance. Such efforts align with global sustainability goals, positioning banks as key players in environmentalprotection and responsible finance.
Keywords: corporate social responsibility, green finance, green innovation, environmental performance of banks, structural equation modelling
Published in RUP: 18.12.2025; Views: 289; Downloads: 0
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4. The social construction of environmental reality : an analysis of life cycle assessment in the food industryPedja Ašanin Gole, Karolina Babič, Vida Sruk, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This article offers a critical sociological-philosophical-communicological review of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method in the context of the food industry. While LCA has been established as a standardized tool for quantifying environmental impacts, this study analyses it not merely as a technical method but as an epistemological construct that actively shapes societal understanding of sustainability. Drawing on the theory of social construction of reality, situated knowledge, and critical theory, the article explores how methodological choices within LCA (e.g., system boundary definition and indicator selection) are not neutral but reflect specific social and political priorities. The findings reveal that standardized LCA approaches oſten lead to epistemological reductionism by homogenizing complex ecological processes and neglecting local contexts and environmental justice issues. Furthermore, the article examines the instrumentalization of LCA in sustainability communication and green marketing, where quantitative data are frequently used to legitimize existing business models rather than to drive systemic change. The discussion emphasizes the need to transcend instrumental rationality and shiſt toward transdisciplinary and deliberative approaches. The article advocates for integrating Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) and broader Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) frameworks to address sustainability challenges in the food industry more holistically, incorporating social justice and cultural sensitivity.
Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA), social construction of reality, situated knowledge, sustainability environmental communication, epistemology of ethics, sociology of responsibility
Published in RUP: 10.11.2025; Views: 479; Downloads: 12
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5. Exploring the drivers of farm sustained participation in agri‑environmental programmesŠtefan Bojnec, Imre Fertő, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This paper examines the socioeconomic and institutional determinants influencing sustained participation in Agri-Environmental Climate Schemes (AECS), drawing on comprehensive panel data from Slovenian farms covering the period 2014–2021. Using discrete-time hazard models and nonparametric duration analysis, we identify economic resilience—characterised by larger farm size, income diversification, and prior participation—as a significant driver of prolonged AECS engagement. Conversely, greater dependence on market-based income is negatively correlated with long-term participation, highlighting inherent trade-offs between short-term economic gains and sustained ecological commitments. Additionally, educational attainment exhibits a modest yet positive association, emphasising the importance of knowledge dissemination and capacity building in facilitating the responsible use and sustained environmental protection. Our findings underscore the necessity for context-specific policy designs, advocating diversified financial incentives, robust extension services, and market-aligned strategies to effectively integrate agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability.
Keywords: agri-environmental climate scheme management, farm corporate social responsibility, sustainable farm production adoption, selection model, duration analysis, discrete-time models
Published in RUP: 28.08.2025; Views: 556; Downloads: 7
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6. Hotel employees and corporate social responsibility : the case of Portorož, SloveniaTanja Planinc, Zorana Medarić, Kristina Bogataj, 2020, other scientific articles Abstract: Corporate social responsibility has been widely researched in recent decades across different industries. This paper attempts to explore the social aspects of corporate social responsibility in the hotel industry, focusing on the awareness of csr of employees in the selected case-study of a hotel company in Portorož, Slovenia. Specifically, their awareness of csr activities oriented towards the local community was researched. A questionnaire survey was conducted among employees, investigating their awareness of the hotel company's attitude towards the local community. Results show that it is crucial for employees to be employed in a company that participates in the development of a local community. However, they often do not know how their employer carries out activities that are related to the social aspects of corporate social responsibility.
Keywords: hotel industry, corporate social responsibility, employees, Portorož, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 01.12.2021; Views: 3472; Downloads: 32
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7. Corporate social responsibility depending on the size of business entityTatjana Horvat, 2015, published scientific conference contribution Keywords: družbena odgovornost, poslovni sistemi, finančni viri, ugled, podjetja, corporate social responsibility, business entity, financial resources, reputation
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9. Human resources in a draught : how managers construed the role and meaning of human resource management during the 2008 economic crisis in SloveniaAna Arzenšek, Kristijan Musek Lešnik, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: An empirical study of interpretive schemas regarding human resource management (HRM) and its social responsibility of selected manufacturers in the automotive industry and of financial institutions is presented. We were interested in how participants interpreted the role of the HRM department during the economic crisis of 2008. It was assumed that HRM is subjected to increased accommodation processes during economic turbulence. Interpretive schemas regarding HRM of three selected manufacturers in the automotive industry and of three financial institutions from Slovenia were studied. Over a three-year period, 31 interviews with their management, HRM, and union representatives were conducted. In addition, content analysis of annual reports was made. The results have shown that the current crisis has not yet been a factor of diminished roles and meaning of HRM. While the manufacturing companies are considerably homogeneous in their scope of adjustments to the crisis, the financial companies considerably differ from each other regarding their scope of activities and are going through schema change. Factors, discovered in this study, add to the knowledge framework of successful HRM change and explain levels of social responsibility towards employees working in the companies.
Keywords: interpretive schemas, human resource management, social responsibility, economic crisis, organisational change, Piaget's model of equilibration, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 4973; Downloads: 174
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