Introduction to Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices

Hosseinian-Far, Amin, Laryea, Ebenezer, Omoloso, Oluwaseyi, Sarwar, Dilshad and Uba, Chijioke D (2024) Introduction to Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices. In: Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices: A Roadmap for Transformation. CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance (1). Springer Nature Switzerland Cham, Switzerland, pp. 1-13. ISBN 978-3-031-62473-5

Abstract

In an era where sustainability transcends from being merely a broad discussion point, the ‘Contemporary Sustainable Organizational Practices: A Roadmap to Transformation’ volume arrives at a timely compendium. The volume discusses critical operational and strategic imperatives authored by key experts within the field, and accordingly the book entails a diverse array of theoretical and practical perspectives and insights related to contemporary organizational practices. The contents of the book are organized into two Parts, each serving as a beacon for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike in navigating the complexities of sustainable practices. The first Part attempts to present theoretical or notional concepts related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria, setting a robust foundation for understanding the multifaceted nature of sustainability. Accordingly, readers are invited to explore the notion of systemic thinking and its usefulness for reducing complexities associated with sustainability. Moreover, the role of organisational leadership at the board level in nurturing organizational practices, and the relationship between a variety of characteristics of boards and the need for consistently high sustainability performance are discussed. In addition, this Part includes chapters that elaborate on other pertinent sustainability concepts such as gender diversity, modern slavery, and the measuring of the social impacts of organizational operations and practices. The second Part attempts to provide a transition from theory to practice, showcasing a variety of research attempts in various contexts of ESG and the sustainability more broadly. These chapters offer narratives on the application of various techniques and approaches that support organizations in responding to sustainability-related challenges. The chapters in this Part highlight the application of selected technologies in facilitating sustainable practices in selected contexts, to a number of research attempts in the built environment, waste management, and aviation sectors. In summary, this book serves as a valuable resource in highlighting the latest developments in the broad area of sustainability and offering a wide range of theoretical and practical chapters, each of which provide useful insights to support and promote sustainability in today’s ever-changing commercial landscape. The editors.

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