Purpose – The systematic implementation and assessment of corporate sustainable development is difficult in the absence of a structured approach. The existing management systems and frameworks do not provide a balanced approach to the management of the triple bottom line of sustainable...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present and analyze a case study on the design of a system of sustainable development indicators for an electric utility. Design/methodology/approach – The case study is based on collaboration with an electric utility and consultation with external...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present situational, goal, and implementation diagnostic questions to guide the early stages in the development of a corporate sustainability performance measurement system (SPMS). Design/methodology/approach – The paper highlights that measuring...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an approach for guiding the evolution of a corporate sustainability performance measurement system (SPMS). Design/methodology/approach – A review of published literature highlights the need for further research on the evolution of corporate...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to present the results of a content analysis of Canadian corporate sustainable development reports. Design/methodology/approach – A comparison of existing content analyses of corporate sustainable development reports was conducted. Based on the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how a systems approach can be used to facilitate the development of an organizational performance measurement system. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a review of the literature, the paper introduces the implications for applying a...