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...

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...

Beyond their legal obligations, corporations globally are considering human rights issues in their management policies and practices for their responsible business conduct regarding social sustainability. This rationale applies to corporate responsibility, in which corporations are active...

Die Nachhaltige Entwicklung ist für Unternehmen zu einer zentralen Herausforderung ihrer wirtschaftlichen Tätigkeit geworden: Die Globalisierung der Märkte und damit einhergehend der Wertschöpfungsketten, die zunehmenden Erwartungen seitens unterschiedlicher gesellschaftlichen Akteure und...