Utilization of Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility to Improve Community Economy in Pekanbaru City

Abstract

Based on Article 74 Paragraph (1) of Law Number 40 of 2007, the companies running their business activities in the natural resources and related to natural resources must carry out social and environmental responsibilities. The problem discussed in this research is how the utilization of corporate social and ecological responsibility in improving community economy in Pekanbaru City is? The research method used in this research is socio-legal research. The results of this research is the implementation of CSR program for the community economy that by PT Chevron Pacific. Meanwhile, the other (CSR) program for the community economy performed by PT Asia Forestama Raya is the making traditional markets managed by the community. The conclusion is the government and the society can create CSR program as an alternative source to improve the economy of the community in Rumbai Pesisir Subdistrict of Pekanbaru City.