Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM)
Organisational unit: Institute
- CSM-Research Field: Advanced Education & Capacity Building
- CSM-Research Field: Concepts & Instruments of Sustainability Management
- CSM-Research Field: Foundations of Sustainability Management
- CSM-Research Field: Management of Natural Resources
- CSM-Research Field: Social Entrepreneurship
- Stakeholder Relationships, Communication & Reporting
- Sustainability Accounting, Performance Management & Finance
- CSM-Research Field: Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Transformation & Innovation
- Professorship for Sustainability Economics and Management
- Professorship for Sustainability Management
Organisation profile
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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Berichterstattung im Lichte der Herausforderungen unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit
Schaltegger, S. & Herzig, C., 2008, Internetbasierte Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: maßgeschneiderte Stakeholder-Kommunikation mit IT . Isenmann, R., Marx Gömez, J. & Amelung, M. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 51-64 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Barriers to a sustainability transformation of meat production practices - An industry actor perspective
Huebel, C. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2022, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption. 29, p. 128-140 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bankability von Photovoltaik-Projekten
Lüdeke-Freund, F., Hampl, N. & Flink, C., 2012, Solarvorhaben – Wirtschaftliche, technische und rechtliche Aspekte. Böttcher, J. (ed.). München: Oldenbourg Schulbuchverl, p. 285-302 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Bad Practices in deutschen Unternehmen: Mechanismen im Umgang mit fragwürdiger Moral
Martin, A., Hollborn, M., Jochims, T., Rogée, A., Saggau, C. & Wüst, S., 2015, Lüneburg: Institut für Mittelstandsforschung der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 101 p. (Schriften aus dem Institut für Mittelstandsforschung; vol. 45).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Axel Springer Verlag: Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement am Druckstandort
Bieder, T., Friese, A. & Hahn, T., 2002, Nachhaltig managen mit der Balanced Scorecard: Konzept und Fallstudien. Schaltegger, S. & Dyllick, T. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Dr. Gabler Verlag, p. 167-197 31 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Awareness and Application of Sustainability Management Tools in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Johnson, M., 2013, Academy of Management Proceedings: Organizations & The Natural Environment. Academy of Management (Briarcliff Manor, NY) , 1 p. (Academy of Management Proceedings; vol. 2013).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Außer der Reihe: Warum der Point of Sale Bedeutung hat
Weber, U., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 64 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Transfer
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Ausblick: Integration der ökologieorientierten Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2000, Studium der Umweltwissenschaften. Schaltegger, S. (ed.). Berlin: Springer, p. 225-230 6 p. (Studium der Umweltwissenschaften).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Auf dem Weg zu einem nachhaltigen Unternehmertum im Handwerk: Entwicklung eines integrierten Konzepts
Herzig, C., Rheingans-Heintze, A., Schaltegger, S. & Tischer, M., 08.2003, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 28 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Aufbau und Führung von Nachhaltigkeitsmarken in Social Media
Haller-Mangold, T. & Schaltegger, S., 2014, CSR und Social Media: Unternehmerische Verantwortung in sozialen Medien wirkungsvoll vermitteln. Wagner, R., Lahme, G. & Breitbarth, T. (eds.). Berlin: Springer, p. 25-39 15 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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A three-dimensional framework to explore corporate sustainability activities in the mining industry: Current status and challenges ahead
Fuisz-Kehrbach, S-K., 01.12.2015, In: Resources Policy. 46, 1, p. 101-115 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A systematic literature review of crowdfunding and sustainability: highlighting what really matters
Böckel, A., Hörisch, J. & Tenner, I. M., 04.2021, In: Management Review Quarterly. 71, 2, p. 433-453 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A Synthesis of Modern Portfolio Theory and Sustainable Investment
Peylo, B. T., 2012, In: The Journal of Investing. 21, 4, p. 33-46 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A stakeholder theory perspective on business models: Value creation for sustainability
Freudenreich, B., Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Schaltegger, S., 01.09.2020, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 166, 1, p. 3-18 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Asset Management: ethische Aspekte gewinnen an Gewicht
Figge, F., 2001, In: Die Bank. 9, p. 610-613 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Assessing the Sustainability Performance of Sustainability Management Software
Kern, E., Silva, S. L. & Guldner, A., 19.09.2018, In: Technologies. 6, 3, 15 p., 88.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Assessing the contribution of products to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: a methodological proposal
Eberle, U., Wenzig, J. & Mumm, N., 07.2022, In: The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 27, 7, p. 959-977 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Assessing sustainable biophysical human-nature connectedness at regional scales
Dorninger, C., Abson, D. J., Fischer, J. & von Wehrden, H., 24.04.2017, In: Environmental Research Letters. 12, 5, p. 1-11 11 p., 055001.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Assessing Corporate Sustainability Through Ratings: Challenges and Their Causes
Windolph, S. E., 09.2011, In: Journal of Environmental Sustainability. 1, 1, p. 61-80 22 p., 5.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A social-ecological typology of rangelands based on rainfall variability and farming type
Engler, J-O., Abson, D. J., Feller, R., Hanspach, J. & von Wehrden, H., 01.01.2018, In: Journal of Arid Environments. 148, p. 65 - 73 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Asia Pacific Perspectives on Accounting for Sustainability: An Introduction
Lee, K-H. & Schaltegger, S., 2018, Accounting for Sustainability : Asia Pacific Perspectives. Lee, K-H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 1-8 8 p. (Eco-efficiency in industry and science; vol. 33).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Artenschutz auf der Lieferantenliste: Biodiversitätsschutz - Ein neues Ziel im Einkauf?
Beständig, U. & Hörmann, S., 2012, In: Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. 02, p. 128-129 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Are women graduates jacquelines-of-all-trades? Challenging Lazear's view on entrepreneurship
Tegtmeier, S., Kurczewska, A. & Halberstadt, J., 01.06.2016, In: Small Business Economics. 47, 1, p. 77-94 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A Review of Empirical Studies Concerning the Relationship Between Environmental and Economic Performance: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?
Wagner, M., 08.2001, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 52 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Arbeitsräume hacken: Persönlichen Transformationen gemeinsam Raum geben
Konrad, T. & Möller, S., 01.02.2024, Organisationen hacken: Einfallstore in eine nachhaltige Arbeitswelt. Hochmann, L. & Möller, S. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 145-163 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Applying the pathways to nature connectedness at a societal scale: a leverage points perspective
Richardson, M., Dobson, J., Abson, D. J., Lumber, R., Hunt, A., Young, R. & Moorhouse, B., 01.12.2020, In: Ecosystems and People. 16, 1, p. 387-401 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Applying the energy cultures framework to understand energy systems in the context of rural sustainability transformation
Klaniecki, K., Duse, I. A., Lutz, L. M., Leventon, J. & Abson, D. J., 02.2020, In: Energy Policy. 137, 12 p., 111092.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Applying Stakeholder Theory in Sustainability Management: Links, Similarities, Dissimilarities, and a Conceptual Framework
Hörisch, J., Freeman, R. E. & Schaltegger, S., 19.12.2014, In: Organization & Environment. 27, 4, p. 328-346 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Application of Software and Web-Based Tools for Sustainability Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Johnson, M., Viere, T., Schaltegger, S. & Halberstadt, J., 2014, EnviroInfo 2014 - ICT for Energy Efficiency : 28th International Conference on Informatics for Environmental Protection ; proceedings. Marx Gómez, J., Sonnenschein, M., Vogel, U., Winter, A., Rapp, B. & Giesen, N. (eds.). Universität Oldenburg, Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem, p. 413-420 8 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Appetizers for Business Integration into the heavy Meal of Transdisciplinary Practices: A Case Study Approach
Mirkovic, S., 2012, Sustainability: Enabling a Transdisciplinary Approach: Abstract Band. Heinrichs, H. (ed.). Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 25 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Anspruchsgruppen in der neuen europäischen Chemikalienregulierung (REACh)
Ingerowski, J. B., Kölsch, D. & Tschochohei, H., 2008, In: Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht. 31, 3, p. 315-354 40 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Anspruchsgruppen in der neuen europäischen Chemikalienregulierung (REACh)
Ingerowski, J. B., Kölsch, D. & Tschochohei, H., 2008, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 49 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Ansatzpunkte zur Integration von Umweltaspekten in die „Balanced Scorecard“
Deegen, T., 01.2001, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 116 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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A novel bioenergy feedstock in Latin America? Cultivation potential of Acrocomia aculeata under current and future climate conditions
Plath, M., Moser, C., Bailis, R., Brandt, P., Hirsch, H., Klein, A. M., Walmsley, D. & von Wehrden, H., 01.08.2016, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 91, p. 186-195 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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An Introduction to Corporate Environmental Management: Striving for Sustainability
Schaltegger, S., Burritt, R. & Petersen, H., 2003, Sheffield: Greenleaf Publishing. 384 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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An Integrative Framework of Environmental Management Accounting: Consolidating the Different Approaches of EMA into a Common Framework and Terminology
Burritt, R. L., Hahn, T. & Schaltegger, S., 2002, Environmental Management Accounting: Informational and Institutional Developments. Bennett, M. & Bouma, J. J. (eds.). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, p. 21-35 15 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science ; vol. 9).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Angebot und Allokation von „Entrepreneurship“: William Baumol und das Wechselverhältnis von Institutionen und Entrepreneuren
Beckmann, M., 2011, William Baumols Marktheorie unternehmerischer Innovation. Pies, I. & Leschke, M. (eds.). Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck GmbH and Co. KG, p. 218-224 7 p. (Konzepte der Gesellschaftstheorie; vol. 17).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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An Estimation of the Total Benefit Value of the British Countryside for Recreational Activities: Discussion Paper
Wagner, M., 11.2005, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 19 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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An Equation with many Variables: Unhiding the Relationship between Sustainability and Investment Performance
Peylo, B. T. & Schaltegger, S., 03.04.2014, In: Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment. 4, 2, p. 110-126 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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An economic perspective on land use decisions in agricultural landscapes: Insights from the TEEB Germany Study
Albert, C., Schröter-Schlaack, C., Hansjürgens, B., Dehnhardt, A., Döring, R., Job, H., Köppel, J., Krätzig, S., Matzdorf, B., Reutter, M., Schaltegger, S., Scholz, M., Siegmund-Schultze, M., Wiggering, H., Woltering, M. & von Haaren, C., 01.06.2017, In: Ecosystem Services. 25, p. 69-78 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Analyse erfolgversprechender Förderpfade in der Umweltpolitik: Stakeholder-Links zwischen Regierung, Management und Intermediären am Beispiel des betrieblichen Umweltrechnungswesens
Schaltegger, S., Hahn, T. & Burritt, R., 2005, In: Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht. 28, 2, p. 193-210 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A Multimedia Assessment Scheme to Evaluate Chemical Effects on the Environment and Human Health
Grimsted, B. A., Schaltegger, S., Stinson, C. H. & Waldron, C. S., 1994, In: Pollution Prevention Review. Summer 1994, p. 259-268 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A multi-level assessment of changes in stakeholder constellations, interest and influence on ecosystem services under different landscape scenarios in southwestern Ethiopia
Jiren, T. S., Schultner, J., Abson, D. & Fischer, J., 09.05.2022, In: PLOS Sustanaibility and Transformation. 1, 5, 24 p., e0000012.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A Matter of Framing: Analyzing Value Communication in Sustainable Business Models
Norris, S., 12.2023, In: Organization & Environment. 36, 4, p. 503–528 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A longitudinal analysis of the knowledge and application of sustainability management tools in large German companies
Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E. & Herzig, C., 01.12.2012, In: Society and Economy. 34, 4, p. 549-579 31 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management
Schaltegger, S., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 165 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Transfer
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A Framework for Ecopreneurship: Leading Bioneers and Environmental Managers to Ecopreneurship
Schaltegger, S., 2002, In: Greener Management International. 38, p. 45-58 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A Framework and Typology of Ecopreneurship: Leading Bioneers and Environmental Managers to Ecopreneurship
Schaltegger, S., 28.09.2005, Making Ecopreneurs: Developing Sustainable Entrepreneurship (Corporate Social Responsibility). Schaper, M. (ed.). Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Limited, p. 43-60 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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A Framework and Typology of Ecopreneurship: Leading Bioneers and Environmental Managers to Ecopreneurship
Schaltegger, S., 2010, Making ecopreneurs: Developing Sustainable Entrepreneurship . Schaper, M. (ed.). 2 ed. Farnham ; Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Limited, p. 75-94 20 p. (Corporate Social Responsibility Series).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Advancing the Profession – From Environmental to Sustainability Management: Proceedings of the 6th Environmental Management Leadership Symposium, 22nd – 23rd March 2010
Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2010, Lueneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 52 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Conference proceedings › Research