Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives In The Indian Oil And Gas Sector: A Comparative Case Study

Abstract

The study evaluates the corporate social responsibility programs conducted by selected Indian oil and gas enterprises. The main research goal is to examine CSR thematic areas and evaluate budgetary strategies and national development goal alignment among these companies concerning their compliance with existing CSR legislation. The research bases its approach on qualitative comparative case studies to investigate major oil and gas sector companies conducting CSR activities in India. Data acquisition was done based on CSR reports, annual reports and government statistical information. Content analysis technique has been used to analyse CSR disclosures by identifying main themes and strategic choices together with budgetary dedications. Economic activities like vocational skills and training to promote sports women empowerment stood as the leading concern selected by oil and gas companies to prioritise as their key CSR strategy while receiving the most significant amount of spending.