Business sustainability is often seen as managing the triple bottom line of corporate environmental, social and financial performance. This view is a translation of the World Commission on Environment and Development's conception of sustainable development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. NBS takes a "systems" approach to sustainability. We see business sustainability as resilient businesses that create economic value, healthy ecosystems and strong communities.
This report is designed to help business leaders and policy-makers improve their decision-making process to reach more sustainable outcomes.
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Much research has focused on green technologies and management practices in the manufacturing industry. But how do companies in other parts of the supply chain ... Read More »
Many companies are setting internal or public goals around sustainability — for example, reducing environmental impacts or increasing employee participation in corporate citizenship activities. Some ... Read More »
Increasing CEO myopia is affecting executives’ ability to create long-term value. Over the past 20 years, the average CEO tenure fell from eight years to ... Read More »
We have consolidated a few key questions into the following list, along with links to resources that can help—whether you’re looking for “Sustainability 101” or the most cutting-edge global research.
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Tima Bansal
Dr. Tima Bansal is NBS' Executive Director and Professor at the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. Her research is focused centrally on the broad questions pertaining to business sustainability and corporate social responsibility.