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The Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) at Leuphana University Lüneburg is an internationally oriented centre of excellence in research, teaching and academic training as well as in knowledge transfer in the fields of entrepreneurial sustainability management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social entrepreneurship.

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The Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) at Leuphana University Lüneburg is an internationally oriented centre of excellence in research, teaching and academic training as well as in knowledge transfer in the fields of entrepreneurial sustainability management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social entrepreneurship.

Research areas: Foundations of sustainability management and corporate social responsibility; Measurement, information and communication of sustainability; Management of stakeholder relationships; Conservation management and integrative sustainability management; Continuous education; Perspectives of social entrepreneurship research; SCHub:Social Change Hub; Evolutionary agents; Ashoka Youth Venture

Continuing education products

The MBA in Sustainability Management is the first university MBA in sustainability management and corporate social responsibility (CSR) worldwide. The e-learning supported distance learning degree programme can be completed in either part-time (two years) or full-time (one year). The MBA in Sustainability Management is accredited according to European guidelines and leads to the internationally recognised degree "Master of Business Administration" (MBA).

The CSM is also active in a number of other international continuing education programmes in CSR and sustainability management. For years the Centre has collaborated in continuing education and distance programmes with the FernUniversität Hagen (Germany’s leading open university) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT). The CSM organises the whole area of environmental management for their interdisciplinary programme of studies in environmental sciences (the Infernum Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the UMSICHT Fraunhofer Institute).

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    Sustainability Entrepreneurship in the Context of Emissions Trading

    Gerlach, A., 2006, Emissions Trading and Business. Antes, R. & Hansjürgens, B. (eds.). Heidelberg [u.a.]: Physica-Verlag, p. 73-87 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Sustainability impact assessment of new ventures: An emerging field of research

    Fichter, K., Lüdeke-Freund, F., Schaltegger, S. & Schillebeeckx, S. J. D., 15.01.2023, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 384, 12 p., 135452.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability in Business: Integrated Management of Value Creation and Disvalue Mitigation

    Beckmann, M. & Schaltegger, S., 28.06.2021, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management. Aldag, R. J. (ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 24 p. (Oxford Research Encyclopedias).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

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    Sustainability, Innovation and Information Technology as Sources of Value Generation

    Hack, S., 2011, In: Journal of Management and Financial Sciences. IV, 5, p. 16-35 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Innovation Contests: Evaluating Contributions with an Eco Impact-Innovativeness Typology

    Hansen, E. G., Bullinger, A. C. & Reichwald, R., 10.2011, In: International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. 5, 2/3, p. 221–245 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability learnings from the COVID-19 crisis: Opportunities for resilient industry and business development

    Schaltegger, S., 26.08.2021, In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal. 12, 5, p. 889-897 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management

    Schaltegger, S., 2013, Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility. Idowu, S. O., Capaldi, N., Zu, L. & Das Gupta, A. (eds.). Heidelberg, New York: Springer, p. 2384-2388 5 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

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    Sustainability management accounting – enabling macro-level sustainability transformation towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Christ, K. L., Dijkstra-Silva, S., Burritt, R. & Schaltegger, S., 25.04.2024, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 32, 3, p. 923-944 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management Control

    Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 2011, Accounting for Climate Change - What and how to measure: EMAN-EU 2011 Conference, Proceedings. Csutora, M. & Kerekes, S. (eds.). p. 7-15 9 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management Control

    Schaltegger, S., 2011, Environmental Management Accounting and Supply Chain Management. Burritt, R., Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M., Pohjola, T. & Csutora, M. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 337-352 15 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science (ECOE); no. 27).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management for Start-ups and Micro-Enterprises: Development of a Sustainability Quick-Check and Reporting Scheme

    Halberstadt, J. & Johnson, M., 2014, Proceedings of the 28th Conference on Environmental Informatics: Informatics for Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development and Risk Management. Gómez, J. M., Sonnenschein, M., Vogel, U., Winter, A., Rapp, B. & Giesen, N. (eds.). Universität Oldenburg, Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem, p. 17-24 8 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management for the Olympic and Paralymic Games in London 2012

    Berlemann, B., 2007, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 79 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability management from a responsible management perspective

    Beckmann, M., Schaltegger, S. & Landrum, N. E., 2020, Research handbook of responsible management. Laasch, O., Suddaby, R., Freeman, R. E. & Jamali, D. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 122-137 16 p. (Research Handbooks in Business and Management series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Management in Business Enterprises: Concepts and Instruments for Sustainable Organisation Development

    Schaltegger, S., Herzig, C., Kleiber, O. & Müller, J., 2002, 1. ed. ed., Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit, 123 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability Management in Business Enterprises: Concepts and Instruments for Sustainable Organisation Development

    Schaltegger, S., Herzig, C., Kleiber, O. & Müller, J., 2002, 2. ed. ed., Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 123 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability-Oriented Business Model Assessment—A Conceptual Foundation

    Lüdeke-Freund, F., Freudenreich, B., Schaltegger, S., Saviuc, I. & Stock, M., 2017, Analytics, Innovation, and Excellence-Driven Enterprise Sustainability. Carayannis, E. G. & Sindakis, S. (eds.). New York: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 169-206 38 p. (Palgrave studies in democracy, innovation, and entrepreneurship for growth).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability-Oriented Innovation

    Hansen, E. G. & Grosse-Dunker, F., 2013, Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility. Idowu, S. O., Capaldi, N., Zu, L. & Das Gupta, A. (eds.). Heidelberg, New York: Springer, Vol. Volume 1. p. 2407–2417 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability-Oriented Innovation in SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review of Existing Practices and Actors Involved

    Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 2011, Sustainability in Innovation: Innovation Management Challenges . Huizingh, E., Torkelli, M., Conn, S. & Bitran (eds.). International Society for Professional Innovation Management, 28 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability-Oriented Innovation of SMEs: A Systematic Review

    Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 15.02.2014, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 65, p. 57-75 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

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    Sustainability-oriented technology exploration: managerial values, ambidextrous design, and separation drift

    Hansen, E. G., Wicki, S. & Schaltegger, S., 01.06.2022, In: International Journal of Innovation Management. 26, 5, 27 p., 2240004.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability-oriented technology exploration: managerial values, ambidextrous design, and separation drift

    Hansen, E. G., Wicki, S. & Schaltegger, S., 31.03.2023, Radical Innovation Challenges: Corporate to Climate. Tidd, J. (ed.). World Scientific Europe, p. 351-377 27 p. (Technology Management; vol. 42).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Performance and Business Competitiveness

    Wagner, M. (ed.) & Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2003, greener management international.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch

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    Sustainability-Related Innovation and Sustainability Management: A Quantitative Analysis

    Wagner, M., 2008, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 30 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability Reporting beyond Rhetoric: Linking Strategy, Accounting and Communication

    Schaltegger, S., 2012, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting, Assurance and Reporting . Jones, S. & Ratnatunga, J. (eds.). Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 183-195 13 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Reporting for Start ups: Recommendations for customized Instruments to promote Sustainability

    Schäfer, B., 2015, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 105 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 2002

    Schaltegger, S. (Translator), 2003, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 90 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainability Reporting in the German Banking Sector during the Financial Crisis

    Herzig, C., Giese, N., Hetze, K. & Godemann, J., 05.2012, In: International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. 6, 2, p. 184-218 35 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability Reporting in the Light of Business Environments: Linking Business Environment, Strategy, Communication and Accounting

    Schaltegger, S., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 16 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainabiltiy Leadership. Eine Annäherung aus wissenschaftlicher Perspektive: ein Beitrag des Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Universität Lüneburg

    Schaltegger, S., 2005, BAUM Jahrbuch. B.A.U.M. (ed.). Hamburg: Henkel Kommunikation, p. 60-63 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

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    Sustainable and Social Entrepreneurship

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2009, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 16 p. (CSM-Newsletter; vol. 1/2009)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueTransfer

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    Sustainable Balanced Scorecard in der Flughafen Hamburg GmbH

    Diaz Guerrero, A., Möller, D. & Wagner, M., 2002, Nachhaltig managen mit der Balanced Scorecard: Konzept und Fallstudien. Schaltegger, S. & Dyllick, T. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Dr. Gabler Verlag, p. 229-257 29 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

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    Sustainable business model research and practice: Emerging field or passing fancy?

    Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Dembek, K., 01.12.2017, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 168, p. 1668-1678 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable business models and sustainable supply chain management: Establishing linkages

    Norris, S., Zufall, J., Schaltegger, S. & Weissbrod, I., 01.07.2019, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Business Models: New Business Models for Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Transformation. Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Froese, T. (eds.). Berlin: ESCP Europe, p. 872-873 2 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksPublished abstract in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable Champions: Positionierung von Marktführern im Umweltbereich. Eine empirische Untersuchung

    Petersen, H., 08.2002, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 32 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainable Development: Special Issue: Innovative measurement approaches for corporate sustainability

    Álvarez-Etxeberria, I. (ed.), Ortas, E. (ed.) & Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2017, Bradford, West Yorkshire: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 55 p. (Sustainable Development; vol. 25, no. 2)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch

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    Sustainable Development Funds: Progress since the 1970s

    Schaltegger, S. & Figge, F., 2001, Sustainable banking: the greening of finance. Bouma, J. J., Jeucken, M. & Klinkers, L. (eds.). Sheffield: Greenleaf Publishing, p. 203-210 8 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

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    Sustainable Development of Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Solomon, B. D. (ed.) & Bailis, R. (ed.), 2014, New York: Springer Science+Business Media.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

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    Sustainable development of supplier performance. An empirical analysis of relationship characteristics in the automotive sector

    Naffin, J., Klewitz, J. & Schaltegger, S., 01.07.2023, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 30, 4, p. 1753-1769 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable Energy: Risks and Opportunities of Biomass for Biofuel: The Case of Jatropha Cultivation in India

    Latschan, J., 2009, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 182 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainable entrepreneurship: Composing individual processes and collaborative transformations

    Schaltegger, S. & Johnson, M., 2019, Decent Work and Economic Growth: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Leal Filho, W., Azul, A. M., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P. & Wall, T. (eds.). Cham: Springer, 11 p. (Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

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    Sustainable Entrepreneurship

    Schaltegger, S., 2013, Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility. Idowu, S. O., Capaldi, N., Zu, L. & Das Gupta, A. (eds.). Heidelberg: Springer, p. 2458-2462 5 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable Entrepreneurship

    Farny, S. & Binder, J., 19.01.2021, World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship. Dana, L. P. (ed.). 2 ed. Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 605-611 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticles for encyclopediaResearch

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    Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Innovation: Categories and Interactions

    Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 05.2011, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 20, 4, p. 222-237 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable Entrepreneurship as a Research Field? Evidence from a Systematic Literature Review

    Johnson, M. & Schaltegger, S., 2016, Academy of Management Proceedings 2016. Academy of Management (Briarcliff Manor, NY) , Vol. 62. 16175. (Academy of Management Proceedings; vol. 2016).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Creating Environmental Solutions: Part 1

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), Beckmann, M. (ed.) & Hockerts, K. (ed.), 2018, Olney: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. 129 p. (International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing; vol. 10, no. 1)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch