CSR — definition?
Management concept integrating social and environmental concerns.
Triple Bottom Line — pillars?
Economic, social, and environmental performance balance.
Stakeholder Theory — focus?
Creating value for all affected stakeholders.
Sustainable Development — goal?
Meet present needs without harming future generations.
Responsible Management — core process?
Continuous integration of social and ecological responsibility.
Key competencies — include?
Social-ecological thinking, futures literacy, stakeholder innovation, ethical leadership.
Core of CSR?
Embedding ethical goals into business strategy.
B Corps — standards?
High social, environmental performance, accountability, transparency.
Sustainability Reporting — purpose?
Disclose ESG performance to stakeholders.
Shareholder Primacy — emphasis?
Maximize shareholder value, often short-term.
Stakeholder Interdependence — meaning?
Mutual influence between firm and stakeholders.
Nature as stakeholder — concept?
Nature’s health directly affects business sustainability.
Environmental System — components?
Living organisms, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere.
Biogeochemical Cycles — examples?
Carbon and nitrogen cycles.
Energy Systems — role?
Flow and transformation of energy in ecosystems.
Systemic approach — focus?
Holistic view of social-ecological systems.
Coupled Systems — define?
Interdependent human and environmental subsystems.
Futures Literacy — skill?
Anticipate and envision future scenarios.
Climate Change — driven by?
Increased GHGs trapping more heat.
GHGs — examples?
CO2, methane, nitrous oxide.
Life Cycle Assessment — purpose?
Evaluate environmental impacts across a product’s life.
Cradle-to-Grave — analysis?
From raw materials to disposal.
Supply Chain Sustainability — importance?
Ensures responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
Sustainability Challenges — include?
Balancing costs, quality, and sustainability demands.
Answer 12 questions on Foundations of Corporate Sustainability.
1. What is the primary function of the core principles of CSR within a company?
2. What are the key features or components that form the foundation of responsible management?
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