Responsabilidad social empresarial en una organización agroalimentaria productora de uva en Sonora, México

Corporate social responsibility in an agri-food organization producing grapes in Sonora, Mexico

https://doi.org/10.24836/es.v34i64.1559

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Objective: To qualitatively assess the corporate social responsibility level in a table grape-producing agricultural field in the Costa de Hermosillo-Pesqueira region, Sonora, Mexico. Methodology: A qualitative approach with an action-research design, cross-sectional and descriptive in scope, was employed. The Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) instrument was applied, using semi-structured interview techniques, non-participant observation, and documentary research. Results: The organization satisfactorily meets eleven of the fourteen criteria of the SMETA instrument. Areas of opportunity were identified in three criteria: a) health and safety, b) wages and benefits, and c) working hours. Limitations: The SMETA instrument primarily focuses on internal social aspects, without addressing social responsibility to the community. As a case study, the results are not generalizable to other organizations. Conclusions: Social audits and certifications effectively guide organizations towards corporate social responsibility. The SMETA certification is useful for evaluating the degree of social responsibility in agri-food companies—the feasibility of conducting self-assessments before official certification is evidenced.

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regional development, corporate social responsibility, social audit, agri-food organizations, ethics, sustainable development

Abstract

Objective: To qualitatively assess the corporate social responsibility level in a table grape-producing agricultural field in the Costa de Hermosillo-Pesqueira region, Sonora, Mexico. Methodology: A qualitative approach with an action-research design, cross-sectional and descriptive in scope, was employed. The Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) instrument was applied, using semi-structured interview techniques, non-participant observation, and documentary research. Results: The organization satisfactorily meets eleven of the fourteen criteria of the SMETA instrument. Areas of opportunity were identified in three criteria: a) health and safety, b) wages and benefits, and c) working hours. Limitations: The SMETA instrument primarily focuses on internal social aspects, without addressing social responsibility to the community. As a case study, the results are not generalizable to other organizations. Conclusions: Social audits and certifications effectively guide organizations towards corporate social responsibility. The SMETA certification is useful for evaluating the degree of social responsibility in agri-food companies—the feasibility of conducting self-assessments before official certification is evidenced.

Keywords:

regional development, corporate social responsibility, social audit, agri-food organizations, ethics, sustainable development

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Published

31-10-2024

How to Cite

Rojas-Rodríguez, I. S., Sánchez-Alvarado, M., Martínez-Verdugo, J. C., & Moreno-Dena, J. M. (2024). Corporate social responsibility in an agri-food organization producing grapes in Sonora, Mexico. Estudios Sociales Revista De Alimentación Contemporánea Y Desarrollo Regional, 34(64). https://doi.org/10.24836/es.v34i64.1559

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