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Managing the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government. While the technical and financial elements of climate transition are vast, the social challenges are even greater. If local populations and workers feel the transitions are not “just” they will resist, and that social opposition now represents one of the greatest barriers to reaching Net Zero by 2050. While the phrase ‘Just Transition'was in the preamble to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, it is only now that business, finance and governments are starting to discuss what this might mean in practice. Thousands of companies are now starting to develop transition plans alongside those of governments. This book shows how all managers can best integrate social elements into these plans, consult with the people most affected by the transition out of the high carbon economy, and ensure that what looks good on paper works in practice. It takes a systems-thinking approach, focusing on the interconnections and interdependence of environmental, social and governance issues. The challenge is immense, and the changes will need to be profound. Each chapter in the book will look at the main domains in which management and policy challenges will be faced. From massively increasing the extraction of rare earth metals, most of which sit below, or adjacent to, indigenous land, to building the infrastructure needed to generate and distribute green energy, possibly over “Not in My Back Yard'objections, the task of business and government in ensuring that these changes are fair, and perceived as fair, is immense. This book provides the roadmap for how to get there. Managing the social impacts of the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government.

Without respecting and nurturing ‘place'we cannot achieve a state of ecological sustainability. Place-based organizations are not run on a purely materialistic basis. The non-materialistic features of a place, its aesthetics, cultural heritage, community feelings, transcendence, should be integrated into sustainability management. This far-reaching two-volume work breaks with the economic logic of efficiency and profit maximization, and suggests that organizations should inform their sustainability by encompassing feelings of identity with and attachment to place.According to this vision, the editors have compiled scholarly contributions aimed to support the ecological transformation of humankind by exploring both theoretical and practical models that integrate the sense of the place, ethics and spirituality in new ways of organizing of economic and social life. This second volume takes the theoretical direction, established in the first model, and puts it into practice withcases from business and society. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners and students of sustainability, business ethics and spirituality.

Without respecting and nurturing ‘place'we cannot achieve a state of ecological sustainability. Place-based organizations are not run on a purely materialistic basis. The non-materialistic features of a place, its aesthetics, cultural heritage, community feelings, transcendence, should be integrated into sustainability management. This far-reaching two-volume work breaks with the economic logic of efficiency and profit maximization, and suggests that organizations should inform their sustainability by encompassing feelings of identity with and attachment to place.According to this vision, the editors have compiled scholarly contributions aimed to support the ecological transformation of humankind by exploring both theoretical and practical models that integrate the sense of the place, ethics and spirituality in new ways of organizing of economic and social life. This first volume sets the theoretical direction of the volumes, asking broad aesthetic questions around the ethical and spiritual foundations of sustainability. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners and students of sustainability, business ethics and spirituality.

This book provides insightful approaches to how to improve business sustainability. The volume includes an integrated analysis of different relevant aspects of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and provides an international view of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The book explores these topics with the aim to share ideas and visions for a sustainable future and to provide useful tips for academics, practitioners, and policy-makers in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations.

This edited volume provides a multisectoral, multidisciplinary analysis of the circular economy in Turkey. The chapters delve into different segments of the economy, monitoring the progress of the transition to circularity as it is occurring. Written by experts in the circular economy, chapters touch on different aspects of the sustainability transition—from AI and entrepreneurship to luxury fashion to green finance. Chapters also refer directly to applicable UN Sustainable Development Goals, noting the progress made towards related development targets. This volume will be of use to students, academicians, experts, and professionals interested and working on different aspects of circular and green economies.

Dieses Buch setzt sich mit der konkreten Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien in Unternehmen auseinander. Damit die Strategie wirkungsvoll umgesetzt werden kann, wurde eine modellbasierte Methode entwickelt, die einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz ermöglicht, ohne dass die Komplexität den Blick für das Wesentliche verstellt. Das vorgeschlagene Konzept der Nachhaltigkeits-Exzellenz stellt eine Vorgehensweise zur Verfügung, die sowohl Herausforderungen in großen Unternehmen als auch begrenzte Ressourcen in kleinen Unternehmen berücksichtigt. Die entwickelte Methode eignet sich für alle gewählten Konzepte zur Nachhaltigkeit. Die praktische Umsetzung der vorgestellten Methode wird am Beispiel der Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) der Vereinten Nationen (UN) konkret dargestellt. Die Integration der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie in die Unternehmenskultur erhält eine besondere Betrachtung. Abgerundet wird das Werk mit zahlreichen Checklisten sowie Hintergrundinformationen zu Chancen und Risiken des Managements von Nachhaltigkeit in Unternehmen. Das Buch richtet sich an Manager, Eigentümer, Berater und alle, die an Strategien zur Nachhaltigkeit in Unternehmen interessiert sind.

This book discusses various interactions in the sustainability and development sector. It presents a thematic approach to describe progressive models and cases on disruptions, innovations, regulatory and institutional evolution related to the area of sustainability, through an organizational and boardroom level governance lens. It documents how certain schools of thought, models of engagement and methods-platforms-practices impact society and while doing so, brings together varying theoretical debates, practicing models and instruments of transformation in green governance. Sustainable policy making demands a whole of government approach in decision-making processes. Further, inclusiveness and ‘green'consciousness of corporate boardrooms are paramount, without which, effective socially responsible business practices are absurd. Human resource development, shaped on sustainable corporate ethics, requires well-trained sustainability specialists, managers that can think ‘green'in their overall decision making which are essential for green governance. In this context, the book creates a functional, interpretive repertoire of stories, commentaries, life experiences, and reflections of corporate leaders, academics, and practicing consultants, on their decision-making processes, and how they interpret sustainability. These stories and thoughts help create a functional academic construct, which will assist academics teach ‘green'competencies to business school students better, and entrepreneurs and business executives to better understand the idea of sustainable growth.

This book addresses empirical, theoretical, and policy perspectives in its examination of the development of sustainability management of African firms. Documenting cases of sustainable activities across Africa and accelerating knowledge about the opportunities and challenges facing firms operating in Africa, the chapters examine various aspects of sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship/innovations in the African context. The authors seek to understand how African nations can be positioned to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals as well as the innovative strategies necessary to improve sustainability practices of African firms for greater success. With guidance for scholars and policymakers, this book will serve as a valuable resource, providing readers with an up-to-date and contextual understanding of sustainability practices, drivers, and challenges in Africa.

The term sustainability has become one of the most significant in the current era. It seems to be ubiquitous amongst academics, politicians, business leaders, media personnel and even the general public. It is no exaggeration to state that it is considered all over the world to be the most pressing issue to be addressed for the long-term future of the planet and its inhabitants. The topic is of course complex, and the issue of sustainability is under much debate as to what it actually is and how it can be achieved, but it is completely certain that the resources of the planet are fixed in quantity and, once used, cannot be reused except through being reused in one form or another. At present, much of the discourse of sustainability has focused upon the environment and in particular upon climate change and the effects that this is having. Thus, the discourse has tended to be about mitigation.Sustainability of course requires all three pillars of the triple bottom line—economic, environmental and social—to be addressed. Indeed, it might be considered that the effects upon the social, and how we choose to live our lives, might well be the most profound effect of achieving sustainability. This book therefore focuses upon some of the many aspects of the social and how we can adapt our lives to accommodate the requirements of sustainability. it therefore takes a very different approach to addressing the issues of sustainability, while of course not ignoring the other pillars.This book therefore sets out to examine various aspects of the changes to personal, corporate and institutional behaviour which may have to come about in our search for sustainability. It is tended to address some of the issues and how they are being dealt with in various parts of the world. As always, our concept is to share best practice and thereby enrich both the discourse and our progress towards sustainability. Thus, we focus upon the current situation while also considering the extent to which the focus is changing so much that we need to think about new approaches to our understanding of behaviour and differing effects in practice. The international origins of the contributors to this book make this an original contribution taking some of the best ideas from around the world.This book therefore addresses these issues from a perspective not generally addressed by researchers, or even by politicians and the press. It therefore provides fresh perspectives upon the important issue of our common future. As always, this approach is based on the tradition of the Social Responsibility Research Network srrnet.org (a worldwide body of scholars with membership of several thousand), which in its 20-year history has sought to broaden the discourse and to treat all research as inter-related and relevant to business. This tradition has always been to explore the subject widely and to seek relevant solutions, while also sharing best practice. This book is based primarily upon some of the contributions from the network at our recent conference and shows both commonality and diversity in approaches and effects.

This edited volume provides an innovative perspective on the future of food systems. The contributors analyse relevant issues for a sustainable and responsible food consumption and cover fundamental steps for a broader approach to the sustainability of meat-based products. The book presents several issues and solutions to engage food firms in a measurable ecological transition. Topics discussed include not only the pedagogical perspective on sustainable food consumption, the evolution of (meat-based) food production systems and the animal welfare perspective, but also the adaptation of firm's strategies to the sustainable transition, the effects of climate change on agri-food firms'governance structures and the evolution of consumers perceptions on meat-based products and the role of CSR labels. This book targets managers and entrepreneurs who work in the meat industry and are seeking to improve their socio-environmental performance and governance, accountants that works at the production of sustainability reports for food companies, researchers working at the cutting edge of the food and environmental fields, professionals working in the meat industry and researchers interested in the investigation of novelties in European food regulation.

In the second edition of this book, the concept of resource-based sustainability has once again been expanded to include further references to modern management theories. The author shows that overcoming the dilemmas that sustainability creates for companies and all organizations leads to more complex decisions that also require higher levels of awareness. The concept of sustainable leadership is closely related to the resource approach. Finally, readers will learn how to tell a compelling transformation narrative toward sustainability.

This book examines corporate social responsibility theories and models in the context of developing countries. The developing countries are amongst the poorest countries of the world despite vast natural resources. The natural resources are mismanaged, proceeds are misappropriated, corruption and conflict are centered on resource control. Governments and Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are at the centre of the controversy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the affected countries. Moreover, the lack of systems, procedures and legislation to enforce CSR has led to environmental degradation and a decline in business ethics and morality. This book analyses Corporate Social Responsibility in developing countries with specific reference to the extractive industry by integrating academic and industrial perspectives. It will be of interest to researchers in the field of CSR, as well as for management professionals.

Solidarity is an ‘unthought'in the fields of organizational theory and management sciences. However, it is an increasingly important feature in the management of organizations. The contemporary world suffers from a double unsustainability: the abusive exploitation of natural resources endangers the balance of the climate and biodiversity, while growing inequalities condemn our ability to maintain a balanced society. These unsustainabilities are mutually reinforcing and call for the affirmation of a double solidarity, which unites humans among themselves, and links humans and nonhumans. Such an effort cannot be decreed. It must be organized.Based on numerous grassroots initiatives and citizens'experimentations that are being invented every day around the world and on a historical and anthropological approach, this book explores different ways of combining solidarity and organization. Solidarity-based management, governance of the commons, and Buen Vivir approaches are some of the perspectives analyzed in the context of a North-South dialogue in order to formulate the conceptual framework and practical steps of a social and environmental transition. It offers both theoretical background and living examples to students, professors and researchers to better understand and better teach new avenues for management.

Social impact communication is quickly become a mandatory skill for leaders of modern businesses and nonprofits, at all levels of an organization. Yet using strategy, language and influence to advance game-changing societal breakthroughs isn't something most people learn in college. This book provides a pathway for empathy, clarity and persuasive communication to advance the social impact work that can help people, their families and society.Too often, workplaces leave these essential capabilities to chance or trust osmosis to do the work. These aren't skills you can learn in a classroom. They must be learned while actively engaged in the work of social impact leadership. Too many organizations treat social impact communication and programmatic leadership as “just another marketing project.” It's a tremendous missed opportunity for businesses seeking to add value to society and deepen their client/customer relationships. What's more, it directly damages other aspects of organizations'ESG priorities— specifically, their cultivation of a healthy, safe and engaged workplace with team members whose personal values and professional activities are in harmony.Journalist and social impact business executive Nate Birt walks you through the essential mindset shifts and principles needed perform the social impact work that matters and have confidence your headed toward true north. The book includes firsthand insights, how-to strategies and social impact leadership anecdotes, along with insights and tips from dozens of social impact communicators whose perspective will provide you with real-world validation, strategies and encouragement. Each chapter includes a call for personal reflection or action that features a series of question-based prompts to encourage further introspection and journaling. At the end of the book, you'll get access to other resources to continue the conversation and professional development in the area of social impactcommunication.What You'll LearnUnderstand what makes social impact communication fundamentally different from conventional advertising, journalism or marketingSee why social impact communication requires translational communication capabilities within an organization, across partner stakeholders, and with external audiences, clients and customers.Examine how social impact communication cultivates more engaged leaders and teams by unlocking the power of team members'individual values and personal purposeWho This Book Is ForSocial-impact executives and their teams in corporate or non-profit settings; non-ESG-focused executives seeking to better understand social impact and associated leadership/management strategies; college or university students seeking to specialize in social impact leadership; think-tank leaders, policymakers or others whose work intersects with social impactdisciplines and decision-making.

Dieses Buch dient als Inspiration, um die nachhaltige Organisationsentwicklung nach den Kriterien der Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (GWÖ) zu fördern. Die Inhalte stellen eine ausgewogene Mischung aus wissenschaftlich validen Erkenntnissen aus der Betriebswirtschafts- und Managementlehre sowie praktischen Erfahrungen aus dem betrieblichen Alltag dar. Das Buch gliedert sich in einen einführenden Teil und einen praktischen Teil. In der Einführung werden Konzepte der Nachhaltigkeit vorgestellt sowie die Rolle der Wirtschaft. Dabei liegt ein Schwerpunkt auf personalzentrierten Transformationsansätzen an der Schnittstelle zwischen Nachhaltigkeits-, Innovations- und Personalmanagement. Im praktischen Teil lernen die Leser:innen die „Gemeinwohl-Matrix“ kennen und wenden diese mit dem „Gemeinwohl-Check“ auf ihre Organisation an.

Dieses Praxishandbuch vermittelt, neben den theoretischen Grundlagen für die Bewertung von Nachhaltigkeit, eine positive Haltung zu ökologischen und sozialen Geschäftsmodellen. Nachhaltigkeit ist dabei mehr als eine gesellschaftliche Anforderung oder eine philanthropische Erwägung. Vielmehr ist sie eine unternehmerische Chance für Neugründungen und für etablierte Unternehmen. Für beide Zielgruppen stellt dieses Buch einen integrierten Ansatz für die Entwicklung von nachhaltigen Geschäftsmodellen bei Neugründungen und bei etablierten Unternehmen zur Verfügung. Mit über 1.600 Beispielen nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle aus verschiedenen Branchen wird es zu einem wichtigen Berater für jede Unternehmerin und jeden Unternehmer. In der aktualisierten Neuauflage wurden neben zahlreichen weiteren Beispielen nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle auch Interviews mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern des Zentrums für nachhaltige Wirtschafts- und Unternehmenspolitik der Hochschule Darmstadt (ZNWU) ergänzt.

Katrin Marquardt leistet mit diesem Buch einen Beitrag zur Vertiefung des theoretischen und praktischen Wissens in den Themengebieten Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortlichkeit, zu Programmen und Initiativen zur Förderung der Nachhaltigkeit und zur Digitalisierung der europäischen Industrie, sowie zu Digitalisierung und Innovationen im Kontext von nachhaltigen und verantwortungsvollen Business.Im Rahmen der Forschung wurden klassische und digitale Geschäftsmodellen untersucht, die aktuellen ökonomischen, gesellschaftlichen und ökologischen Megatrends und das Wesen der Disruption analysiert, ein Modell für nachhaltige Servicequalität am Beispiel von Business Services und ein integratives Modell für nachhaltiges und verantwortungsvolles Business aufbauend auf Digitalisierung, Innovation und Qualität entwickelt. Katrin Marquardt ist aktuell als Projektmanager ein Horizont 2020 Projekt tätig. Ziel des Projektes ist es, das große Potenzial für kollektives Handeln und die Vernetzung von Einzelpersonen, Gruppen und Körperschaften von Landwirten und Landverwaltern freizusetzen, zu stärken und zu organisieren.Ihre Expertise als Projekt-, Transition- und Operation Manger eignete sie sich in verschiedenen international agierenden Unternehmen des Finanzwesens, der IT- und Telekommunikationswirtschaft und des Bildungswesens in Deutschland, Ungarn, Rumänien und England an.