Die Vision einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung (sustainable development) gewann durch die UNCED-Konferenz in Rio de Janeiro vor zehn Jahren für die Wirtschaft maßgeblich an Bedeutung. Unter nachhaltiger Entwicklung wird eine Entwicklung verstanden, die die Bedürfnisse der Menschen in der Gegenwart...

A considerable body of literature deals with the creation of economic value while increasing corporate environmental and social performance. Some publications even focus on the business case for sustainability which aims at increasing corporate economic value through environmental or social...

Compiles insights on a number of aspects linking sustainability performance, business competitiveness and economic success, in an attempt to provide a comprehensive view of this relationship. This work is useful for managers, academics, consultants, fund managers, governments and government...

Companies which have to manage global supply chains face a high level of complexity in that there is a large number of suppliers in diverse socio-economic contexts as well as a growing demand for control of social and environmental criteria in these supply chains. Sustainable supply chain...