The natural environment as a primary stakeholder: the case of climate change

Haigh, Nardia; Griffiths, Andrew

doi:10.1002/bse.602

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“…and 'fringe' non-human stakeholders, such as ecological and biophysical phenomena". This is the case of CLM where, following authors such as Starik [62], Driscoll and Starik [63] or Haigh and Griffiths [64], the natural environment is considered to be a key stakeholder that determines the essence of the organisation.…”

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Managing Sustainable Hybrid Organisations: A Case Study in the Agricultural Sector

Díaz-Correa

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2018

Sustainability

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Abstract:Research in the field of sustainability has been dominated by an instrumental logic in which social and environmental aspects are reduced to their ability to generate financial benefits. However, the increasing problems facing society are highlighting the need to change this logic. In this context, a growing body of literature is developing around what are known as hybrid organisations, entities characterised by their combination of a social and/or environmental mission with the pursuit of economic benefit. This research uses a descriptive case study approach in order to examine how a Spanish winery-Celler la Muntanya-has implemented a sustainable business model to create positive social and environmental change. The agricultural sector is receiving increasing attention in the sustainability field because of its impact on society and the territory. In addition, agricultural activity generates tensions between social/environmental dimensions-such as the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity-and economic benefits. Our case study draws on the 'sustainability-driven hybrid business model' and its three basic elements: social and environmental change as organizational objective; mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders; and progressive interaction with markets, competitors and industry institutions. Our findings contribute to the literature by helping to explain how agricultural organisations can implement their business model based on sustainability criteria.

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Managing Sustainable Hybrid Organisations: A Case Study in the Agricultural Sector

Díaz-Correa

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2018

Sustainability

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“…Social pressures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are generally perceived as one of the main determinants of corporate commitment to issues of climate change (Boiral et al 2012;Haigh and Griffiths 2009;Hoffman 2006;Okereke 2007). A study by Ernst and Young (2010) among 300 large-company executives from 16 different countries shows that 84 % of surveyed executives perceive stakeholders' expectations as an important or very important element of their decision to intervene in the field of climate change.…”

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Strategies for Climate Change and Impression Management: A Case Study Among Canada’s Large Industrial Emitters

2014

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This paper explores the justifications and impression management strategies that industrial companies use to rationalize their impacts on climate change. These strategies influence the perceptions of stakeholders through the use of techniques of neutralization intended to legitimize the impacts of corporate operations in the area of climate change. Based on a qualitative and inductive approach, 10 case studies were conducted of large Canadian industrial emitters. Interviews were conducted with managers and environmental specialists (n = 32). Public documentation was also collected when available. This study identifies six main neutralization techniques that industrial emitters use to rationalize their impacts: self-proclaimed excellence, promotion of a systemic view, denial and minimization, denouncing unfair treatment and deceptive appearances, economic and technological blackmail, and blaming others. The paper develops a better understanding of corporate arguments and strategies aimed at influencing the perceptions of stakeholders, including policymakers. The study also contributes to the literature on impression management by shedding light on new strategies and techniques of neutralization used by managers to shape the perceptions of stakeholders on socially sensitive issues.

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“…With respect to management strategies in the general ecological context, research has discussed the evolution of environmental strategies, environmental management practices and systems, ecology oriented investment decisions, and the role of organizational capabilities [23][24][25][26][27]. Explicitly focusing on direct effects of climate change, Porter and Reinhardt [21] argue that companies also need to develop capabilities to proactively manage disruptions stemming from "ecological discontinuities".…”

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Adaptation to Climate Change and Eco-Efficiency (Cleaner Production) for More Effective Environmental Management in Industry

2017

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Abstract-Climate change emerges as a multifaceted global problem those results in serious environmental and socio-economic consequences. National and international regulations on climate change initiated immense revolution process in industry. Manufacturing sector causes majority of the global emissions. Lately, new concepts emerged in manufacturing business including eco productivity, environmentally friendly technologies, and industrial ecology and thus essentiality of more efficient use of available potentials became imperious both for environmental quality and sustainability of production. Climate change could well be the most severe challenge facing our planet during the 21st century. It is also a truly cross cutting issue connected to many sectors. Tackling the climate challenge therefore requires bridging gaps between scientific disciplines and between science and policy. Practice of eco-efficiency (cleaner production) includes a wide range of opportunities from zero-cost simpler and better operations to high-cost and laborious equipment changes. For the companies in the metal coating sector, by defining the areas of intense resource use and waste production and the parts that could be improved, simple, low-cost and clean production implementation models both for saving resources and reducing waste production were developed. It is imperative to take precautions against elements and factors that will have direct adverse effect on production and competitiveness due to the imposed adaptation to the climate change. It appears that the use of environmentally friendly technologies which is considered to be the most vital method in management of effects resulted by the climate change could deliver substantial advantage for the corporation.

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The natural environment as a primary stakeholder: the case of climate change

Cited by 150 publications

References 55 publications

Managing Sustainable Hybrid Organisations: A Case Study in the Agricultural Sector

Managing Sustainable Hybrid Organisations: A Case Study in the Agricultural Sector

Strategies for Climate Change and Impression Management: A Case Study Among Canada’s Large Industrial Emitters

Adaptation to Climate Change and Eco-Efficiency (Cleaner Production) for More Effective Environmental Management in Industry

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