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.