Publicação
Beyond compliance : embedding sustainability as a market-driven value proposition in the diamond mining sector
| Resumo: | The diamond mining sector has long operated in an environment marked by conflict diamonds, weak governance, and strong scrutiny from stakeholders. Growing demands for sustainability from investors, consumers, and communities have created tension between an industry focused on regulatory compliance and the pressure to adopt market‑driven strategic practices.This dissertation examines how sustainability can evolve from a compliance requirement into a strategic asset. Using an exploratory qualitative design, based on semi‑structured interviews and the analysis of sustainability reports and governance frameworks, the study identifies five central dimensions: (1) compliance frameworks such as the KPCS and RJC provide legitimacy but not differentiation; (2) sustainability has become a strategic imperative shaped by market and investor expectations; (3) stakeholder (partes interessadas) trust depends on ethical sourcing, transparency, and community engagement; (4) sustainability supports long‑term value creation through efficiency, innovation, and risk reduction; and (5) structural barriers, including weak governance, limited enforcement, and reliance on voluntary mechanisms, continue to constrain integration.The study contributes to understanding how and why sustainability is emerging as a market‑driven strategic asset, while highlighting the gap between corporate rhetoric and practical impact. Future research could incorporate community perspectives, explore other mineral sectors, or assess the financial outcomes of ESG performance. |
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| Autores principais: | Almeida, Silchy |
| Assunto: | Sustainability Market-driven value Corporate social responsibility Stakeholder legitimacy Mineração de diamantes Sustentabilidade Valor orientado pelo mercado Responsabilidade social corporativa Legitimidade dos stakeholders |
| Ano: | 2026 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
| Resumo: | The diamond mining sector has long operated in an environment marked by conflict diamonds, weak governance, and strong scrutiny from stakeholders. Growing demands for sustainability from investors, consumers, and communities have created tension between an industry focused on regulatory compliance and the pressure to adopt market‑driven strategic practices.This dissertation examines how sustainability can evolve from a compliance requirement into a strategic asset. Using an exploratory qualitative design, based on semi‑structured interviews and the analysis of sustainability reports and governance frameworks, the study identifies five central dimensions: (1) compliance frameworks such as the KPCS and RJC provide legitimacy but not differentiation; (2) sustainability has become a strategic imperative shaped by market and investor expectations; (3) stakeholder (partes interessadas) trust depends on ethical sourcing, transparency, and community engagement; (4) sustainability supports long‑term value creation through efficiency, innovation, and risk reduction; and (5) structural barriers, including weak governance, limited enforcement, and reliance on voluntary mechanisms, continue to constrain integration.The study contributes to understanding how and why sustainability is emerging as a market‑driven strategic asset, while highlighting the gap between corporate rhetoric and practical impact. Future research could incorporate community perspectives, explore other mineral sectors, or assess the financial outcomes of ESG performance. |
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