The Role of Business in Global Sustainability Transformations

This book examines the role of business in global sustainability transformations, exploring how it can enable, inhibit, and co-act to achieve sustainability goals. It draws on contributions from scholars and experts and provides examples and cases to discuss emerging concepts, phenomena, and trends shaping business sustainability. The editors advocate for aligning visions, actions, and time horizons between policy, society, and business to address interlinked socio-ecological challenges. It is a valuable resource for scholars, professionals, and students interested in sustainability and sustainable business.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on contributions from more than thirty scholars and experts in the field, this comprehensive book examines the multifaceted role of business in driving global sustainability transformations over the coming decades. It delves into the various ways in which businesses can enable, inhibit, and ultimately collaborate in achieving sustainable development goals.

The book employs a diverse range of theoretical perspectives, offering rich insights and comprehensive examples to explore emerging concepts, phenomena, and trends shaping business sustainability. Through its chapters, the editors present core tensions and barriers to transformative change, while also acknowledging the potential for multiple solutions and pathways to address the complex socio-ecological challenges facing our society.

The editors advocate for a holistic approach that aligns visions, actions, and time horizons between policy, society, and business in addressing the interconnected challenges of sustainability. They highlight the importance of collaboration, innovation, and responsible business practices in achieving sustainable outcomes and building a more resilient and sustainable future.

This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and professionals working in the field of sustainability and sustainable business, providing a comprehensive understanding of the role of business in driving global sustainability transformations. It also serves as an essential educational text for students interested in this discipline, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to the ongoing efforts towards a more sustainable and equitable world.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367434823