CSR in metallurgy sector in Greece: A content analysis

•CSR dimensions are implemented by metallurgy companies in Greece.•CSR activities by companies on specific dimensions.•Greek metal companies were making positive progress on CSR philosophy the last years.•Metal companies act more responsible and ethical toward their personnel, the environment and the society.•The economic crisis in Greece is a factor that could push Greek companies to implement CSR activities.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become one of the most widespread business topics among the academic community. Various issues like environmental pollution, economic crisis, corruption, poverty are of major importance these days and besides governments and policy makers responsibility it is obvious that corporations are also part of these problems. In Europe the last 15 years, governments, NGOs, small and large enterprises are making an effort to establish in their business CSR strategies so as to become more competitive and innovative in the global market. The research presents the way 8 Greek companies from the metallurgy sector publish CSR activities and which dimensions of CSR are more common among Greek companies. The companies were selected according to a study of ICAP Group about CSR and Leading Employers in Greece. The findings reveal how Greek companies during the economic crisis make their effort to be more active especially on environmental issues, human resources, health and safety and contribution to local communities. The results of their efforts are controversial as far as their CSR strategy concerns.