1. A brief introduction to the evolution of Responsible Sourcing in mineral value chains.-2. Understanding the dynamics of standards and objectives of standard setters as major drivers of Responsible Sourcing -- 3. The role of companies – How companies adapted to RS through standards and...

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...

This open access book focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies. It stems from the recognition that the accelerated pace of economic globalization has generated production and consumption patterns that are...