Essays about: "Corporate Sustainability Tensions"

Found 5 essays containing the words Corporate Sustainability Tensions.

1. 1. Towards Greener Pastures: Management of Corporate Sustainability Tensions in Internal Investment Decision-Making Processes

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Ludwig Donath; Martin Lindström; [2023]
   Keywords : Internal Investment Decision-Making; Corporate Sustainability Tensions; Resource Allocation Process; Capital Budgeting Process; Paradox Theory;

   Abstract : This qualitative study investigates the integration of corporate sustainability in the internal investment decision-making process and how potential corporate sustainability tensions are managed through the process. The two investment processes for capital investments and product developments were analyzed as the processes consider different Scope emissions and are both essential in organizations' endeavors towards a greener future. READ MORE

3. 2. Challenges within Scaling: Tradeoffs and Tensions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Jasmine Afshari; [2021-07-01]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Social; Responsibility; Capacity Building; Scaling; Collaboration; ; Value Creation; Business Model; Business Model Innovation;

   Abstract : Clothing brands implementation of supply chain sustainability in regards to controlling the labor rights of suppliers has long taken the form of auditing, compliance and monitoring. However, critics argue that these methods are not designed to protect labor rights and improve working conditions, but rather to prevent damage to brands reputations, as well as limit their legal responsibility. READ MORE

4. 3. Do the right thing- A paradox theory approach to corporate sustainability strategies

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Maximilian Anstrén; Viktor Espeling; [2021-06-24]
   Keywords : Corporate Sustainability; Organisational tensions; Paradox theory; Sustainability strategy; Performing paradoxes; Organising paradoxes; Case study;

   Abstract : Through a never-before-seen momentum, the concept of corporate sustainability has become a considerable part of the corporate world. In the past couple of years, more and more multinational corporations have tried to develop and integrate a sustainability strategy encompassing environmental-, social and economic aspects within their organisations, often with a mainstream, for-profit strategy. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable Development in light of the COVID-19 Crisis. An analysis of Swedish companies' CSR response to the global pandemic

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : William Gabrielsen; Janina Raiser; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Crisis Management; Corporate Social Responsibility; COVID-19 Pandemic;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting companies' sustainable development. The current crisis has disrupted business as usual and has introduced challenges for companies to maintain financial performance in the short run and is also challenging the status quo of doing business in the long run. READ MORE

6. 5. Hur hållbart är hållbart? - en studie av hållbarhetsbegreppets innebörd och tillämpning

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Hjort; Klara Kingsvik; [2012]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; Sustainability in practice; Strategy; CSR; Discourse analysis; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: The Business of Sustainability – A critical study of the concept of sustainability and its practical applications Seminar date: 2012-06-01 Course: Master thesis in Business Administration, 30 University Credit Points (30 ECTS). Authors: Adam Hjort & Klara Kingsvik Advisor: Jens Rennstam Five key words: Sustainable development, Sustainability in practice, Strategy, CSR, Discourse analysis Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study how the concept of sustainable development has been in-corporated in organizations and corporations, what their opinions and attitudes are and in extension how they work towards accomplishing it. READ MORE