The influence of governance and institutional arrangements on the SLO
: a comparative analysis between mining in Canada and Brazil

  • Zachariah Simon Licoppe (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

Purpose: This research seeks to understand which factors impact social responsibility in the mining industry. The goal of this research is to determine how governments and institutions influence company social responsibility by comparing Canada and Brazil. Methodology: The study applies a qualitative approach through semi structured interviews. The interviews are conducted with experts who have worked in the mining industry in Canada and Brazil. The interview process involved asking a set of 5 questions on social responsibility with the goal of understanding which factors influence a company’s decision to pursue a social license to operate.Findings: The findings revealed that the impact governance and institutional arrangements have on the pursuit of a social license to operate differ between Brazil and Canada. In Canada governments and institutions seek to empower mining communities, while in Brazil they often are unable to do so.Implications: The findings imply that the pursuit of a social license to operate is not solely based on the relationship between a mining company and its community. Both private and public institutions can incentivize companies through the implementation of policies and enforcement. For companies, this study demonstrates how these arrangements can distort the pursuit of a social license to operate. For policy makers, this study shows possible areas for improvement.
Date of Award28 Jun 2023
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorMarco Tulio Zanini (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Mining
  • SLO
  • Canada and Brazil
  • Social responsibility in mining
  • International mining

Designation

  • Mestrado em Gestão e Administração de Empresas

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