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Shipping is a very traditional and conservative industry. Several of the old shipping companies are originally family-owned and many still have a family foundation as a controlling shareholder. For many years, they have lived a life with very little transparency. Today, shipping carries 90% of the world trade and is therefore a significant contributor to the increasing pollution of the atmosphere and the marine environment. However, transporting cargo by ship emits less CO2 and other harmful particles into the atmosphere than other modes of transport when comparing weight of cargo transported per mile. To mitigate the negative impact from companies on the climate, environment, and local society, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged.
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Skovgaard, J. (2018). Response to Institutional Processes: A Study of Corporate Social Responsibility in Danish Shipping Companies. In: Froholdt, L. (eds) Corporate Social Responsibility in the Maritime Industry. WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs, vol 5. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69143-5_15
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