Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in mitigating the negative impacts of deforestation and social injustice, which are caused by the operations of oil palm plantation companies in Indonesia. Using a doctrinal approach, this study evaluates the role of CSR based on five key indicators: conformity with ISO 26000 principles, the materiality issue, stakeholder engagement, legal compliance the business ethics, and the impact measurement and continuous improvement. The results show that while CSR has great potential to internalize negative externalities, many programs are irrelevant to the needs of local communities or are merely symbolic. The example case, such as the agrarian conflict and the environmental degradation, shows that CSR often fails to address root causes. This research confirms the importance of CSR program design, which is based on the data and the real needs of communities to ensure the sustainability of benefits. In conclusion, CSR should be a strategic tool that not only improves the company’s relationship with the community but also significantly contributes to environmental restoration and social justice.
Zulfah et al. (Mon,) studied this question.
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