Knowledge Priorities

10 Questions Define the Sustainability Challenges in 2012

1. How can we redefine the traditional business case to include sustainability?
2. How can sustainability drive innovation (and vice-versa) within companies? Systematic Review Topic
3. How can we mobilize citizens to take more sustainable actions? Systematic Review Topic
4. How can businesses build sustainability into corporate budgeting and planning?
5. How can we continue to green the firm in tough economic times?
6. How can businesses measure progress on social and environmental issues?
7. How can we quantify the productivity of environmental goods and services?
8. How can businesses attract and retain employees through sustainability?
9. What are the best (and worst) practices in sustainability reporting?
10. How can businesses effectively engage with NGOs on social and environmental issues?

Past Sustainability Priorities

Priorities  Report		Questions
Download the 2011 Report		Which outcome-based government policies are most effective for addressing sustainability issues? Read the Systematic Review on Effective Environmental Policy How do individuals make decisions regarding social and environmental issues? To be released in Winter 2012
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Download the 2010 report		How can we build a durable, enduring sustainability corporate culture? Read the Systematic Review on Sustainability Culture  How can we promote and ensure sustainability within our supply chains? Read the Systematic Review on Sustainable Supply Chains How can we measure and value a firm’s ecological impacts (e.g. ecological footprint)? Read the Systematic Review on Environmental Impacts
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Download the 2009 report		How do businesses incorporate adaptation to climate change into their business strategies? Read the Systematic Review on Climate Change Do consumers consider social or environmental attributes when making purchase decisions? Read the Systematic Review on Consumerism
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Download the 2008 report		What are the business tools with which managers can value the business case for sustainability? Read the Systematic Review on Valuing Sustainability What are the best practices in community engagement? Read the Systematic Review on Stakeholder Engagement
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If you want want additional evidence on sustainability issues, NBS can connect you with researchers in your area of interest.

Further Research Required

Because of resource limitations, NBS can address only the top two or three business sustainabilitychallenges every year. Therefore, we strongly encourage management researchers to undertake their own projects on the remaining issues. Please let us know about your work.

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