This paper provides decision-makers with a framework for prioritising different economic, social and environmental goals and analysing the options available to achieve them. To this end, it develops three stylised COVID-19 recovery pathways (“Rebound”, “Decoupling” and “Wider...

In this age of global economic crises, the need to renew our commitment to social issues becomes even more urgent. Reduction in public and private spending on social programmes throws up further challenges for the sustenance of development efforts. This book advocates countering this trend...

Abstract AbstractDas Buch wirft einen Blick hinter die Kulisse privatwirtschaftlicher Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien und analysiert wie und warum multinationale Unternehmen den Nachhaltigkeitsdiskurs gestalten. Für die Beantwortung der Fragen wird ein Forschungsdesign ausgearbeitet, das auf die...

The intersection of business and human rights contains substantial economic, social, and political implications. Global business enterprises and civil society groups must establish a constructive and meaningful dialogue in order to work cooperatively to protect human rights. In this innovative...

pt. 1. Corporate social responsibility's contemporary controversies and architecture -- pt. 2. Corporate social responsibility's regulatory maps and options -- pt. 3. Corporate social responsibility's applications and futures.

In the face of the recent financial crisis there is increased focus on long-term investment strategies. This is particularly true for institutional investors who manage our retirement savings. Simultaneously there is increased demand that financial assets be invested with an understanding of...

Foreword; Alejo José G. Sison.- List of tables -- List of figures -- About the editors -- About the authors.- Introduction; Wim Vandekerckhove, Jos Leys, Kristian Alm, Bert Scholtens, Silvana Signori and Henry Schäfer.- Chapter 1. Global finance and the role of responsible investors; Steve...

Stories of predatory lending practices and the reckless destruction of the environment by greedy corporations dominate the news, suggesting that, in business, ethics and profit are incompatible pursuits. Yet some of the worst lenders are now bankrupt, and Toyota has enjoyed phenomenal success by...