The effects of climate change on the one hand, and government promises to achieve sustainable development on the other, are only two examples of the factors driving businesses to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. International organizations and researchers alike contend...

Introduction to Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices -- Systems Approach for Sustainability -- Corporate Governance and Sustainability: The Role of the Board of Directors -- Breaking the Chains: Addressing Modern Slavery as a Matter of Good Sustainability Practice -- Addressing...

This chapter explores the role of corporations that participate in global supply chains and specifically the legislation emerging to address the problems that arise in a supply chain context. There is a notable shift from voluntary initiatives towards hard law solutions, in particular disclosure...

Trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth and prosperity, sustaining livelihoods and fostering local development. However, a large share of these resources is located in conflict affected and high-risk areas. In these areas, exploitation...