The Role of Business in Global Sustainability Transformations

• Other Authors: D'Amato, Dalia (Editor), Toppinen, Anne (Editor), Kozak, Robert (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
• Series: Routledge Research in Sustainability and Business
• Subjects: Development economics & emerging economies; Applied ecology; Development economics and emerging economies
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

Drawing on contributions from more than thirty scholars and experts in the field, this book examines the role of business as an enabler, as an inhibitor, and ultimately as a co-actor in global sustainability transformations expected over the next few decades. The Role of Business in Global Sustainability Transformations employs several theoretical perspectives and provides abundant examples and cases to discuss a variety of emerging concepts, phenomena, and trends shaping business sustainability. Weaving through the chapters, the editors present core tensions and sources of inertia towards transformative change, and acknowledge that envisioning multiple solutions and pathways are possible and desirable. They advocate for the need to align visions, actions and time horizons between policy, society and business in addressing the interlinked socio-ecological challenges that our society currently faces. This book will be an important resource for scholars and professionals working in the field of sustainability and sustainable business, and a vital educational text for students interested in this discipline.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (278 p.)

ISBN

9781003003588
9781000732122
9780367434823
9780367434830

Access

Open Access