ORIGINAL PAPER
Organisational culture based on ESG standards and knowledge management – premises for implementation for the mining industry
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AGH University of Kraków
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2024-05-19
Final revision date: 2024-08-27
Acceptance date: 2024-11-19
Publication date: 2024-12-17
Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi – Mineral Resources Management 2024;40(4):183-205
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ABSTRACT
This article aims to examine the level of ESG culture in Polish enterprises and indicate premises for implementation in the mining industry. The publication conducts a multi-criteria analysis of literature regarding companies’ approaches to ESG standards. The study focuses on shaping organisational culture by utilising knowledge management tools. The actual level of ESG culture among respondents was obtained through a survey. Survey results for individual groups are presented in comprehensive and averaged radar charts. The sample included employees from small, medium, and large companies, considering their tenure and the industry in which the enterprise operates. The pilot study enabled drawing many constructive conclusions. However, noticeable significant gaps in ESG-compliant organisational culture were observed. Companies primarily focus on their core activities, neglecting socially significant values and building additional employee bonds. Through the analysis of survey data, guidelines for implementing ESG reporting in specific areas were developed. Potential solutions to problematic issues for enterprises were also identified. The research has significant potential, and expanding the scope could directly impact the quality of reporting and the development of enterprises including entities in the mining industry.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Work carried out at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
METADATA IN OTHER LANGUAGES:
Polish
Kultura organizacyjna oparta na standardach ESG oraz zarządzanie wiedzą – przesłanki do wdrożenia w przemyśle górniczym
ESG, kultura organizacyjna, zarządzanie wiedzą
Nadrzędnym celem niniejszego artykułu jest zbadanie poziomu kultury ESG w polskich przedsiębiorstwach oraz wskazanie przesłanek wdrożeniowych dla przedsiębiorstw górniczych. Publikacja zawiera wielokryterialną analizę literatury dotyczącej podejść firm do standardów ESG oraz badanie skupiające się na kształtowaniu kultury organizacyjnej poprzez wykorzystanie narzędzi zarządzania wiedzą. W wyniku przeprowadzonego badania uzyskano poziom kultury ESG wśród respondentów. Wyniki ankiet dla poszczególnych grup są przedstawione w kompleksowych i uśrednionych wykresach radarowych. Próba obejmowała pracowników małych, średnich i dużych firm, uwzględniając ich staż oraz branżę, w której przedsiębiorstwo działa. Badanie pilotażowe umożliwiło wyciągnięcie wielu konstruktywnych wniosków. Zauważalne jednak były istotne luki w kulturze organizacyjnej zgodnej z ESG. Firmy skupiają się przede wszystkim na swoich głównych działaniach, zaniedbując społecznie istotne wartości i budowanie dodatkowych więzi z pracownikami. Poprzez analizę danych ankietowych opracowano wytyczne dotyczące wdrażania raportowania ESG w konkretnych obszarach. Zidentyfikowano również potencjalne rozwiązania problematycznych kwestii dla przedsiębiorstw. Badanie to ma znaczący potencjał, a rozszerzenie zakresu może mieć bezpośredni wpływ na jakość raportowania i rozwój przedsiębiorstw, w tym podmiotów z branży górniczej.
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