Managerial attitudes towards environmental management among small and medium hotels in Kuala Lumpur

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CSR Reporting in Locally Owned Hotel Chains in Malaysia

“…Tsai et al (2012) noted this lack awareness when interviewing hotel employees in Hong Kong hotels. Kasim (2009) similarly observed this lack of awareness, particularly in small and medium sized hotels in Malaysia. This lack of awareness and understanding can often hinder any CSR initiation and implementation (Scanlon, 2007).…”

“…Finally, various studies on companies listed on the New York stock exchange indicates that the financial performance of companies that practice corporate social responsibility and sustainability often surpasses that of companies that don't (Kasim, 2009). Just as important, these companies are also strongly supported by investors in the financial markets.…”

“…Kasim (2009) opined that one of the key drivers of CSR reporting is regulation. Until 2016, the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, or the local stock exchange, laws and regulations only requires listed companies to provide a general description of their CSR activities (Chek et al, 2013).…”

“…Kasim (2009) notes the lack of knowledge and the importance of raising awareness and appreciation of the benefits of CSR, particularly among smaller hotels enterprises in Malaysia. The local bourse, together with local activist and NGO's can organize seminars and workshops for the local firms, on the benefits of a comprehensive CSR and CSR reporting regime in the annual reports and websites.…”

Sustainable Food Waste Management in Hotels: Case Study Langkawi Unesco Global Geopark

“…Previous studies have indicated that hoteliers are mainly focusing on sustainable practices for water, electricity, and recyclable solid waste, such as bottles, can, paper, and plastics (Kasim, 2009;Kasimu, Zaiton, & Hassan, 2012;Molina et al, 2009;Pirani & Arafat, 2015). Meanwhile, documentation on hoteliers' practices towards sustainable food waste management have not been specifically given great attention by previous researchers and hence, the need for this study, particularly for Langkawi Island.…”