[PDF] What Is The Role Of The Corporation In Creating Sustainable Societies eBook

Author : Giulia Neuhaus
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 3346354822

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Essay from the year 2019 in the subject Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society, grade: 65/100, University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment), language: English, abstract: This essay elaborates on the role of the corporation in creating sustainable societies. It draws on different concepts, such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and benefit corporations, and argues for a systemic change regarding the relationship between private sector, societies and the natural environment to create an environment for sustainable societies to thrive. In 1972, the simulation study Limits to Growth issued a warning on perpetual economic growth within the system of finite resources of planetary boundaries. Since the threats of ceaseless growth have been recognized, the pursuit of sustainability has been high on the global agenda. The term is premised on the definition of sustainable development from the report Our Common Future, which limits the satisfaction of present needs to the extent it hampers future generations to satisfy their own. It triggered an accruing plethora of diverging definitions, each taking a different angle on the concept in order to meet the manifold prerequisites of its convoluted nature. Due to the ambiguous interpretations of sustainability, there is no objective ‘ideal state’ societies can aim for. Coomer (1981) elaborates that sustainable societies seek to find "an equitable relationship with the physical environment (...) [and] will not generate changes that may seriously impair that which sustains [them] [...]", which emphasizes the notion of development rather than achievement. Paired with the ‘Brundtland+’ definition by Van de Kerk and Manuel (2008), sustainable societies effectuate sustainable development while "each human being has the opportunity to develop itself in freedom, within a well-balanced society and in harmony with its surroundings" and "looking for alternative ways of growing".

Author : Dennis Clark Pirages
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 14,90 MB
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1315285436

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A collection of articles addressing the issue of whether the industrial model of human progress can be sustained in the long term. It asks what the social, political, economic and environmental implications as well as potential solutions to the problem of resource-intensive growth are.

Author : Philip Monaghan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1136456481

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A taboo-shattering book, How Local Resilience Creates Sustainable Societies sets out how visionary national and local leaders can transform unsustainable societies as they attempt to recover from an age of austerity. By eliminating the culture of dependency in a socially and environmentally progressive way, the book shows how to transcend the political and social spectrum and even unify people around a common purpose. It does this by examining how leaders can make smarter interventions within complex systems to prevent the high cost of social and environmental failure arising from our current economic model. The book explores a number of contemporary themes (e.g. green economy, sustainable urban development, banking reform, equality and democratic renewal) and draws on a wealth of global case learning (e.g. Amsterdam, Brighton, Cape Town, Madison, Matara and Toyama).

Author : John Boik Ph D
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,67 MB
Release : 2012-06
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 9781470120962

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Note: An improved and expanded 2nd edition will be available for purchase after approximately May 1, 2013. In coming years, it will become increasingly important for urban economies to become stronger, greener, fairer, more resilient, and more diverse. Many communities face difficult socioeconomic and environmental problems, such as debt, deficits, underemployment, decaying infrastructure, pollution, and inequities in income and wealth. Climate change is beginning to strain local economies and city and county budgets even further. At the same time, assistance from cash-strapped state and federal governments is becoming harder to obtain. A local currency system could help. Local currencies are springing up in cities around the world, including cities in the USA. The full potential will be reached when the local currency concept is expanded to become a comprehensive local monetary/financial system. Creating Sustainable Societies: The Rebirth of Democracy and Local Economies describes a blueprint for a local monetary/financial system, called the Token Exchange System. It can help urban areas to: Create green jobs and support small businesses. Establish socially responsible corporations. Generate funds for local schools, nonprofits, and public services. Increase community pride, trust, and well-being. Protect the environment. Prepare for and become more resilient to the effects of climate change. Generate funds for infrastructure repair. Implementation of the token system does not require the passage of new laws and participation occurs on a volunteer basis. The system is operated by users, who form a membership-based community benefit corporation.

Author : Isabel B. Franco
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 16,23 MB
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9811664218

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This book aims to answer the question: how can the industry action international approaches to corporate sustainability, ultimately achieving sustainable development and overall sustainability? With this question in mind, this manuscript examines how the industry, through existing approaches to corporate sustainability, contribute to addressing conflicting demands emerging from the achievement of sustainable development in a responsible, sustainable and innovative manner. It also reviews alternative models of corporate sustainability that contribute to achieving inclusive, sustainable development globally. Chapters 2 to 4 discuss emerging approaches to corporate sustainability. Chapters 5 to 11 examine the role that the extractive industry (mining and oil) could play in the delivery of sustainable solutions for the communities and environment in selected cases, in the Americas and Africa. Lastly, the manuscript showcases international corporate sustainability and climate change practices in the forestry, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing industries within the context of Asia and The Pacific region, particularly, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Author : Hernández-Sánchez, Brizeida R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 32,45 MB
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1799827062

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As the global economy continues to evolve, the idea of sustainability has become a prevalent area of concentration. Businesses are searching for more environmentally and socially conscious practices as the market distances itself from the industrial age. Implementing sustainable initiatives starts with entrepreneurs, as these individuals are the foundation for creating and building profitable societies. Understanding the practice of sustainable entrepreneurship is pivotal in predicting future trends in business and the economy. Building an Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Society provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainability within entrepreneurship and its applications in modern socioeconomics. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as public policies, internationalization, and social innovation, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, business specialists, professionals, researchers, managers, economists, educators, scholars, and students seeking current research on the evolution of sustainable entrepreneurship and its contextual factors.

Author : Suzanne Benn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317214498

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Since this classic book was first published in 2003, sustainability has increasingly been accepted as standard business practice for leading corporations, while the science itself has revealed how human activity has become the dominant force influencing irreversible changes in the planetary systems. The fourth edition of this trailblazing book on corporate sustainability provides new insights into how organizations can transition towards a more responsible way of conducting their business. It charts new thinking on value creation, business models and organizational purpose as the basis of a broader-based transition to a sustainable society. The sustainability phase model has been substantially revised to incorporate emergent approaches in sustainable supply chain management, strategic sustainability, sustainability-oriented innovation and new business models. There is a companion website that contains a range of materials to support learning. This new edition with the authors’ unified approach to sustainable business reshapes its plan of action to bring about corporate change by drawing in new management theory and practice on strategy-making and leadership, making it core reading for students and researchers of sustainability and business, organizational change and corporate social responsibility.

Author : Isabel B. Franco
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 20,63 MB
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9813299274

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This book highlights the value of sustainability science in newly emerging and innovative approaches to research, education, capacity building and practice in order to transform rhetoric into impact sustainability. Presenting case studies from various industries, sectors and geographical contexts targeting the seventeen (Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda, it provides insightful recommendations to create sustainable impact while at the same time achieving the global goals. The book addresses the fundamental question of how sustainability rehtoric can be transformed into impact sustainability research, education and capacity building and as a result, how existing approaches in science, curricula and practice are mitigating the demands emerging from addressing global sustainable development in an impactful and innovative manner. Providing recommendations for impact sustainability in science, curriculum on how to address pressing sustainability issues and contribute toward achieving the SDGs, this book is an essential reference for both academics and professionals.

Author : Rob van Tulder
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1062 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2022-11-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1000711455

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The basic function of companies is to add value to society. Profits are a means to an end, not an end in itself. The ability of companies to innovate, scale and invest provides them with a powerful base for positive change. But companies are also criticized for not contributing sufficiently to society’s grand challenges. An increasingly VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world creates serious governance gaps that not only require new ways of regulation, but also new ways of doing business. Can companies effectively contribute to sustainable development and confront society’s systemic challenges? Arguably the most important frame to drive this ambition was introduced and unanimously adopted in 2015: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG-agenda not only defines a holistic set of global goals and targets, but also foundational principles to guide meaningful action to their achievement by 2030. Multinational companies have signed up to the SDGs as the world’s long-term business plan. Realizing the SDGs provides a yearly $12 trillion investment and growth opportunity, while creating hundreds of millions of jobs in the process. But progress is too slow – witnessing society’s inability to deal with pressing human, ecological, economic and health crises – whilst the vast potential for societal value creation remains underutilized. This book provides a timely account of the systemic, strategic and operational challenges that need to be addressed to enhance the effectiveness of corporate involvement in society, by using the SDGs as the leading principles-based framework for actionable, powerful and transformative change. Principles of Sustainable Business is written for graduate and postgraduate (executive) students, policymakers and business professionals who want to understand the complex challenges of global sustainability. It shows how companies can design and implement SDG-relevant strategies at three levels: the macro level, to assess whether the SDGs present wicked problems or opportunities; the micro level, to develop and operationalize innovative business models, design new business cases and navigate organizational transition trajectories; and the meso level, to develop fit-for-purpose cross-sector partnering strategies. Principles of Sustainable Business presents innovative tools embedded in a coherent sequence of analytical frameworks that can be applied in courses for students, be put into practice by business professionals and used by action researchers to help companies contribute to the Decade of Action.