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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Platform for sustainable aviation fuels-combining ecological research and sustainability management with industrial needs
Walmsley, D., Lüdeke-Freund, F., Schaltegger, S., Plath, M. & Klein, A-M., 09.2012, In: Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft für Ökologie. 42, p. 20 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference abstract in journal › Research › peer-review
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Economic Analysis of Recycling Solutions to Exploit Plastic Pollution in Oceans
Weber, M., 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 135 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Does Carbon Disclosure Drive Carbon Performance: An Empirical Analysis
Qian, W. & Schaltegger, S., 2014, From Sustainability Reporting to Sustainability Management Control: Proceedings of the 17th EMAN Conference 2014. Rotterdam: Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting Network, 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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The Environmental Efficacy of Sustainability Management Tools
Hörisch, J., Schaltegger, S., Alvarez, I. & Ortas, E., 2014, From Sustainability Reporting to Sustainability Management Control: Conference on Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Management Control. Rotterdam: Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting Network, 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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In Control of Sustainability Information: Untangling the Role of Accountants
Schaltegger, S. & Zvezdov, D., 2013, Accounting and Control for Sustainability. Songini, L., Pistoni, A. & Herzig, C. (eds.). Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 265-296 32 p. 17100582. (Studies in Managerial and Financial Accounting; vol. 26).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Zur Glaubwürdigkeit nachhaltiger Aktienfonds: Eine Untersuchung informationsökonomischer Probleme, konventioneller Lösungsansätze und konzeptioneller Weiterentwicklungen
Kroschinski, J., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 150 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Innovation und Evolution von Geschäftsmodellen dargestellt am Beispiel BP Solar
Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, Kompendium Geschäftsmodell-Innovation: Grundlagen, aktuelle Ansätze und Fallbeispiele zur erfolgreichen Geschäftsmodell-Innovation. Schallmo, D. R. A. (ed.). Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag, p. 257-281 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Messung und Steuerung unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit
Schaltegger, S., 2013, 3. Jahrbuch Nachhaltige Ökonomie: Im Brennpunkt: Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement . Rogall, H. (ed.). Marburg: Metropolis Verlag, p. 285-305 21 p. (Jahrbuch nachhaltige Ökonomie ; vol. 3.2013/14).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Was prägt das Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Gewinnmaximierung oder Legitimitätssicherung?
Schaltegger, S. & Hörisch, J., 2013, In: Forum Wirtschaftsethik. 21, 4, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Two Decades of Sustainability Management Tools for SMEs: How Far Have We Come?
Johnson, M. & Schaltegger, S., 01.04.2016, In: Journal of Small Business Management. 54, 2, p. 481-505 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Educating Change Agents for Sustainability: Learnings from the First Sustainability Management Master of Business Administration
Hesselbarth, C. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2014, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 62, 1, p. 24-36 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Measuring and Managing Sustainability Performance of Supply Chains: Review and Sustainability Supply Chain Management Framework
Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 06.05.2014, In: Supply Chain Management. 19, 3, p. 232-241 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-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 contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Energie
Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Opel, O., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 429-453 25 p. (Springer-Lehrbuch).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education › peer-review
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Product-service systems as enabler for sustainability-oriented innovation: The case of osram's off-grid lighting
Grosse-Dunker, F. & Hansen, E. G., 31.12.2013, Sustainable Practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global Publishing, Vol. 2. p. 1106-1120 15 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Grassroots Innovations for Inclusive Development: Need for a Paradigmatic Shift
Kumar, V., Chand, V. S., Zhang, L., Hoppers, C. A. O., Zhang, W., Esders, M. & Gupta, A. K., 01.07.2013, In: Vikalpa. 38, 3, p. 103-122 20 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Innovationsexperte mit Zukunftsideen
Hansen, E. G., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 85-87 3 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Die Geschichte des MBA: Wie es weiterging...(Teil2)
Schaltegger, S., Petersen, H. & Kalisch, C., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 66-68 3 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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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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Die Geschichte des MBA: Wie alles begann...(Teil 1)
Schaltegger, S., Petersen, H. & Kalisch, C., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 14-19 6 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Hinter den Kulissen, Teil 3: Warum die Koordination eines Studienganges viel mit Zugfahren zu tun hat
Heeren, K., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 71-73 3 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Hinter den Kulissen, Teil 5: Werbetrommeln für die Pioniere des MBA
Kalisch, C., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 123-127 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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10 Jahre MBA Sustainability Management: Volle Fahrt für eine nachhaltigere Zukunft
Schaltegger, S., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 7-9 3 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Live-Bericht vom IKEA-Workshop 2006
Kalisch, C., 2013, Agenten des Nachhaltigkeitswandels: 10 Jahre unterwegs mit dem MBA Sustainability Management. Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 61 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Transfer
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Zukunftsstrategie Nachhaltiges Unternehmertum: Vom konventionellen Management zum Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Grünberg-Bochard, J. & Schaltegger, S., 2014, Managementperspektiven für die Zivilgesellschaft des 21. Jahrhunderts: Management als Liberal Art. von Müller, C. & Zinth, C-P. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag, p. 133-152 20 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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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 anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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IKT-Dienstleistungen zur Unterstützung der Diffusion von e-Car-Sharing
Weiß, C., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 118 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Sustainability Management and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Managers' Awareness and Implementation of Innovative Tools
Johnson, M., 01.09.2015, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 22, 5, p. 271-285 15 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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International Sustainability Standards and Certification
Moser, C., Hildebrandt, T. & Bailis, R., 01.11.2014, Sustainable Development of Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean. Solomon, B. D. & Bailis, R. (eds.). New York: Springer, Vol. 9781461492757. p. 27-69 43 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Die kooperative Begrenzung globaler Umweltrisiken am Beispiel der Diskontierung in der neoklassischen und ökologischen Ökonomie: Eine nachhaltigkeitsökonomische Analyse
Wagner, M., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 17 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: German Utilities and Renewable Energy
Richter, M., 11.2013, In: Energy Policy. 62, November, p. 1226-1237 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Sustainability Education and Accounting Experience. What Motivates Higher Valuation of Environmental Performance: A Commentary on "Rhetoric or Reality? Do Accounting Education and Experience Increase Weighting on Environmental Performance in a Balanced Scorecard?"
Schaltegger, S., 08.2013, In: Accounting Education: an international journal. 22, 4, p. 385-387 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: How German Municipal Utilities Invest in Offshore Wind Energy
Richter, M., 2013, In: International Journal of Technology Management. 63, 1/2, p. 24-50 27 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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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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Innovation in Sustainable Supply Chains: Interaction for Resources from an SME Perspective
Harms, D. & Klewitz, J., 2013, Supply Management Research: Aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse 2013. Bogaschewsky, R., Eßig, M., Lasch, R. & Stölzle, W. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag, p. 105-130 26 p. (Advanced Studies in Supply Management).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Herausforderungen im Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Der Beitrag der Pfadforschung zur Erklärung von Implementationsbarrieren
Hasenmüller, P., 2013, Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag. 346 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Book
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Organizational Transformation and Higher Sustainability Management Education. The case of the MBA Sustainability Management
Lee, K-H. & Schaltegger, S., 26.08.2014, In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 15, 4, p. 450-472 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Involving Corporate Functions: Who Contributes to Sustainable Development?
Schaltegger, S., Harms, D., Windolph, S. E. & Hörisch, J., 19.05.2014, In: Sustainability. 6, 5, p. 3064-3085 22 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Nachhaltigkeit als Verbandsaufgabe: Anforderungen aus dem Konzept der Nachhaltigkeit und Empfehlungen für die Interessenvertretung am Beispiel der deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft
Gaedicke, M., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 133 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Öko-Innovation in KMU: Die Rolle von Public-Private Partnerships im Innovationsprozess
Hansen, E. G., Klewitz, J. & Schaltegger, S., 2013, In: Industrie Management. 29, 5, p. 43-48 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeitsinnovationen durch nachhaltiges Unternehmertum
Schaltegger, S. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, CSR und Innovationsmanagement: Gesellschaftliche Verantwortung als Innovationstreiber und Wettbewerbsvorteil. Altenburger, R. (ed.). Berlin, Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 19-30 12 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility; vol. CSR und Innovationsmanagement).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Die Quitte-Methode: Integration von Stoffstrommodellierung und Pinch-Analyse für Batch-Prozesse am Beispiel der BIONADE GmbH
Hasenstab, C., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 48 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: A Comparative Study of 11 Countries
Schaltegger, S., Harms, D., Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E., Burritt, R., Carter, A., Truran, S., Crutzen, N., Ben Rhouma, A., Csutora, M., Tabi, A., Kokubu, K., Kitada, H., Haider, B. M., Kim, J-D., Lee, K-H., Moneva, J. M., Ortas, E., Álvarez-Etxeberria, I., Daub, C-H., Schmidt, J., Herzig, C. & Morelli, J., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 56 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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To Own or to Use: How Product Service Systems Impact Firms’ Innovation Behavior
Tietze, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, In: The European Financial Review. 6, 10, p. 53-56 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Is Environmental Management Accounting a Discipline? A Bibliometric Literature Review
Schaltegger, S., Gibassier, D. & Zvezdov, D., 01.12.2013, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 21, 1, p. 4-31 28 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Combating Climate Change through Organisational Innovation: An Empirical Analysis of Internal Emission Trading Schemes
Hörisch, J., 2013, In: Corporate Governance. 13, 5, p. 569-582 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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100 Per Cent Organic? A Sustainable Entrepreneurship Perspective on the Diffusion of Organic Clothing
Hansen, E. G. & Schaltegger, S., 2013, In: Corporate Governance. 13, 5, p. 583–598 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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BP’s Solar Business Model - A Case Study on BP’s Solar Business Case and its Drivers
Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, In: International Journal of Business Environment. 6, 3, p. 300-328 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Gemeinsam entscheiden in Unternehmen. Einbindung von Stakeholdern in strategische Entscheidungen
Hansen, E. G. & Spitzeck, H., 02.09.2013, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 28, 3, p. 12-13 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review