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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Scrutinizing Environmental Protection Issue through a Case Study: An Evidence from Petrochemical Company

Zeittey Karmilla Bte Kaman

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v10-i11/8194

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This article discusses the use of case study method in the qualitative research paradigm by providing novel insights into the role of a petrochemical company towards environmental protection solution. A single case study was conducted in one of the leading petrochemical companies in Malaysia. A pseudonym is used to describe the company, which is referred to as ‘Company A’. The findings indicate that the current green corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice through EMS ISO14001 in Company A is the answer to protect the environment as a respond to multiple stakeholders’ demand nowadays.

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In-Text Citation: (Kaman, 2020)
To Cite this Article: Kaman, Z. K. B. (2020). Scrutinizing Environmental Protection Issue through a Case Study: An evidence from Petrochemical Company. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(11), 1176-1186.