Post-(sustainable) development?

Morse, Stephen

doi:10.1504/ijgenvi.2009.022089

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“…This is not only because the survival and thriving of human societies is based on the continuation and health of natural environments, but also because human societies are composed of, are embedded within, and are constituent parts of natural environments". Despite this call to understand the integration of the TBL principles, in particular, at an organisational level, there is a paucity of research that examines all the three sustainability measures, namely, environmental, social and financial performance together (Willard, 2002;Jollands, 2006;Morse, 2008). While researchers have developed holistic models to integrate corporate values through mental philosophies (Ketola, 2008, Paul et al, 2010, there have been calls for more practical strategies.…”

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Corporate sustainability: an IS approach for integrating triple bottom line elements

Venkatraman¹,

Nayak

2015

Social Responsibility Journal

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the inter-relationships among three triple bottom line (TBL) outcomes of corporate sustainability, namely, corporate environmental performance outcome (CEPO), corporate social performance outcome (CSPO) and corporate financial performance outcome (CFPO), with the aid of an empirical study conducted in Australian businesses. The paper also aims to provide a roadmap for integrating sustainable business practices using information systems (IS) approach of continuous improvement lifecycle. Current business practices try to achieve economic, social and ecological goals independently as silos due to the individual operational challenges posed by each of these TBL principles. Design/methodology/approach – The research design mainly adopts a quantitative research methodology with data collected by means of a survey questionnaire that included both descriptive and exploratory flavour. The empirical study examines the relationships of TBL elements as perceived by 85 different Australian-based large, medium as well as small business organisations. The data collected were analysed by performing factor analysis on 21 items, resulting in three latent factors that were aligned to TBL outcomes and the correlations among them were analysed to assess their inter-relationships. Findings – The results of the study report weak and positive relationships existing between the TBL elements, with insights gained through the study leading towards useful implications that are well-supported by the qualitative feedback. The empirical study has also resulted in providing practical recommendations and an implementation framework consisting of a four-step roadmap with the participation of quality circles within an IS approach. Practical implications – The study focuses on inter-relationships and integration of TBL elements in Australian businesses. This could be extended to other businesses in different countries. The proposed roadmap with a continuous improvement cycle of system implementation steps facilitates any organisation to adopt an incremental integration of the social responsibility and environment protection practices within its core business operations for achieving corporate sustainability. Originality/value – While most of the TBL studies conducted worldwide focus on predominantly assessing large organisations towards responsible and sustainable business practices, this paper considers large, medium and small businesses. The research methodology adopted in this study as well as the proposed IS approach with quality circles add value to a growing body of literature with a recent increasing focus on integrated approaches for corporate sustainability.

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Corporate sustainability: an IS approach for integrating triple bottom line elements

Venkatraman¹,

Nayak

2015

Social Responsibility Journal

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Relating Environmental Performance of Nation States to Income and Income Inequality

Morse

2017

Sustainable Development

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This paper explores a number of ways in which environmental quality can be represented by indicators within empirical attempts to look for a relationship between environmental performance, income and income inequality. A total of 16 environmental performance indicators were selected where data were available at the national scale (180 countries), all of which were components of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) published in early 2016, and included as dependent variables with income/capita (GDP/capita) and distribution of income (Gini coefficient) spanning nearly 20 years as independent variables. Data were analysed using principal component regression. The results generate a rather complex picture, whereby some of the EPI component indicators, notably those in the Environmental Health category, have a relationship with income and income distribution, while others, especially those centred on Ecosystem Vitality, do not. The paper provides some of the first published evidence for a relationship between environmental performance and income distribution and discusses some of the possible causal factors. .5 concentrations in China that high levels were associated with areas of high income.The results presented here do point to the need for more research on the causal relationships between a suite of environmental quality indicators, income and income inequality. They also point to the need to consider the distribution of income rather than solely relying on an average income.

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Redefining sustainable urban development: A critical analysis in the wake of COVID‐19

Alizadeh,

Doostvandi,

Zandsalimi

2024

Sustainable Development

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This paper critically examines the concept of sustainable development, particularly in the context of urban challenges exacerbated by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Although the concept of sustainable development has been around for more than three decades, it faces ongoing global socio‐environmental crises that have been exacerbated by the rapid spread of COVID‐19 since 2019, which has highlighted the vulnerability of urban and interconnected cities. Our approach includes a comparative literature review to analyze the evolution and critique of sustainable development, focusing on its conceptual foundations, complementary strategies, and political‐economic implications. The paper addresses the urban implications of COVID‐19, emphasizing its direct impact on the Sustainable Development Goals and arguing for a comprehensive reassessment of sustainable urban development practices. We propose a transformative agenda that recognizes local specificities and draws on cities' experiences during the pandemic to build a more equitable and crisis‐resilient global society. This research highlights the urgency to rethink current sustainable development paradigms, especially in light of the human‐environment imbalance and lessons learned from the COVID‐19 crisis. It calls for a reformed global approach that incorporates local dimensions and draws on the experience of cities to address the inequalities and crisis‐prone structures in our societies, with the aim of a fundamental shift toward a more sustainable future in the post‐COVID‐19 era.

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Post-(sustainable) development?

Cited by 4 publications

References 69 publications

Corporate sustainability: an IS approach for integrating triple bottom line elements

Corporate sustainability: an IS approach for integrating triple bottom line elements

Relating Environmental Performance of Nation States to Income and Income Inequality

Redefining sustainable urban development: A critical analysis in the wake of COVID‐19

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