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När hållbara budskap inte håller: En kvalitativ innehållsanalys av hur MAX Burgers och ZeroMission bemöter kritik under en hållbarhetskris
Jönköping University, School of Education and Communication, HLK, Media and Communication Studies.
Jönköping University, School of Education and Communication, HLK, Media and Communication Studies.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
When sustainable messages are not sustainable : A qualitative content analysis of how ZeroMission responds to criticism during a sustainability crisis (English)
Abstract [sv]

Följande studie visar hur ZeroMission hanterar kriskommunikationen efter att ha blivit kritiserade för att ha brutit sitt hållbarhetslöfte. Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur en syftesdriven organisation hanterar kritik och sedan kommunicerar för att bevara förtroendet för deras hållbarhetsinitiativ. I studien tillämpas en kvalitativ innehållsanalys av ZeroMissions uttalanden under krisen, som utgår från ett analysschema innehållande frågor skapade utifrån teorierna Image Repair Theory och Situational Crisis Communication Theory. Hamburgerkedjan MAX Burgers samarbetar med klimatorganisationen ZeroMission i ett trädplanteringsprojekt som har granskats av Aftonbladet, där kritik riktats mot båda organisationerna. MAX Burgers hänvisar till ZeroMission då det är de som är ansvariga för projektet och hanterar kritiken. Det empiriska materialet består av ZeroMissions samlingsartikel med kommentarer samt två intervjuer där VD:n Henrik Juhlin uttalar sig. Resultatet indikerar att alla fem Image Repair-strategierna har använts i krishanteringen. Trots fungerande kriskommunikation finns det förbättringspotential för att det ska bli en välfungerande kriskommunikation.

Abstract [en]

This study examines how ZeroMission manages crisis communication following criticism regarding their sustainability work. The purpose of the study is to explore how a goal-oriented organization addresses criticism and subsequently communicates to maintain trust for its sustainability initiatives. A qualitative content analysis of ZeroMission’s statements during the crisis is conducted, based on an analytical framework informed by the theories of Image Repair Theory and Situational Crisis Communication Theory. The hamburger restaurant MAX Burgers collaborates with the climate organization ZeroMission regarding a tree-planting project that has been investigated by Aftonbladet, with criticism directed at both organizations. MAX Burgers refers to ZeroMission, as they are responsible for the project and are handling the criticism. The empirical material consists of ZeroMission’s compiled article with comments and two interviews where the CEO, Henrik Juhlin, provides statements. The results indicate that all five Image Repair strategies have been used in the crisis management. Despite effective crisis communication, there is room for improvement to ensure well-functioning crisis communication. 

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2025. , p. 67
Keywords [en]
Sustainability, crisis communication, communication strategies, ZeroMission, Image Repair Theory, Situational Crisis Communication Theory, media, critcism management
Keywords [sv]
Hållbarhet, kriskommunikation, kommunikationsstrategier, ZeroMission, Image Repair Theory, Situational Crisis Communication Theory, media, kritikhantering
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Media and Communication Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-67175OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-67175DiVA, id: diva2:1933221
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HLK, Media and Communication Studies
Available from: 2025-02-05 Created: 2025-01-30 Last updated: 2025-02-05Bibliographically approved

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