CSM-Research Field: Foundations of Sustainability Management

Organisational unit: Institution

Organisation profile

Apart from the analysis of different perspectives of corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) fundamental concepts of strategic sustainability management and business models for sustainability are examined.

  1. Journal articles › Research › Peer-reviewed
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    In Search of the Dominant Rationale in Sustainability Management: Legitimacy- or Profit-Seeking?

    Schaltegger, S. & Hörisch, J., 01.10.2017, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 145, 2, p. 259-276 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Lagging behind in CSR? Japanese Companies on their Way to Corporate Sustainability Management

    Schock, M., 2008, In: Japan aktuell. 16, 4, p. 67-86 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Legal Systems, Internationalization and Corporate Sustainability: An empirical analysis of the influence of national and international authorities

    Hörisch, J., Burritt, R., Christ, K. & Schaltegger, S., 2017, In: Corporate Governance. 17, 5, p. 861 - 875 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Motivations for Corporate Sustainability Management: Contrasting Survey Results and Implementation

    Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Schaltegger, S., 09.2014, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 21, 5, p. 272-285 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Moving beyond “the” business case: How to make corporate sustainability work

    Busch, T., Barnett, M. L., Burritt, R. L., Cashore, B. W., Freeman, R. E., Henriques, I., Husted, B. W., Panwar, R., Pinkse, J., Schaltegger, S. & York, J., 02.2024, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 33, 2, p. 776-787 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Nachhaltigkeitsmetamorphose der BWL: Stellungnahme zum Beitrag von Jürgen Freimann "Betriebswirtschaftslehre als Sustainable Science"

    Schaltegger, S., 2012, In: Die Betriebswirtschaft. 72, 4, p. 291-293 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Ökologische Rationalität: Ansatzpunkte zur Ausgestaltung von ökologieorientierten Managementinstrumenten

    Schaltegger, S. & Sturm, A., 1990, In: Die Unternehmung. 44, 4, p. 273-290 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Ökologisierungsprozesse in Wirtschaft und Verwaltung: eine grundsätzliche Nutzen-Kosten-Betrachtung

    Schaltegger, S. & Frey, R. L., 2001, In: Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht. 24, 3, p. 341-362 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Strategic alliances for corporate sustainability innovation: The ‘how’ and ‘when’ of learning processes

    Hübel, C., Weissbrod, I. & Schaltegger, S., 01.12.2022, In: Long Range Planning. 55, 6, 20 p., 102200.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Sustainability and Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence on the Influence of Strategic Choices between Environmental Management Approaches

    Wagner, M., 01.01.2005, In: Environmental Quality Management. 14, 3, p. 31-48 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    The influence of feedback and awareness of consequences on the development of corporate sustainability action over time

    Hörisch, J., Wulfsberg, I. M. & Schaltegger, S., 01.02.2020, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 29, 2, p. 638 - 650 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    The Link Between 'Green' and Economic Success: Environmental Management as the Crucial Trigger Between Environmental and Economic Performance

    Schaltegger, S. & Synnestvedt, T., 01.08.2002, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 65, 4, p. 339-346 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Unsustainability as a key source of epi- and pandemics: conclusions for sustainability and ecosystems accounting

    Schaltegger, S., 15.12.2020, In: Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change. 16, 4, p. 613-619 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeit als Treiber von Unternehmenserfolg und Strukturwandel

    Schaltegger, S., 2010, In: Wirtschaftspolitische Blätter. 57, 4, p. 495-503 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Welche Freiheit brauchen Unternehmer?

    Dierksmeier, C. & Petersen, H., 2016, In: Forum Wirtschaftsethik. 24, 2, p. 3-8 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Journal articles › Transfer › Not peer-reviewed
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    Nachhaltigkeit - Bislang kein Wettbewerbsfaktor?

    Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E. & Harms, D., 2013, In: Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. 02, p. 94 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  21. Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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    Corporate Sustainability Meets Transdisciplinarity

    Schaltegger, S., Beckmann, M. & Hansen, E. G., 05.2013, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 22, 4, p. 217-218 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

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    Managing entrepreneurial and corporate contributions to sustainability transitions

    Schaltegger, S., Loorbach, D. & Hörisch, J., 02.2023, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 32, 2, p. 891-902 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

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    Transdisciplinarity in Corporate Sustainability: Call for Papers

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), Beckmann, M. (ed.) & Hansen, E. G. (ed.), 07.2011, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 20, 5, p. 348-350 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  25. Scientific review articles › Research
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    Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development: A Review and Multilevel Causal Mechanism Framework

    Johnson, M. P. & Schaltegger, S., 01.11.2020, In: Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice. 44, 6, p. 1141-1173 33 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

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    Multinational Enterprise Strategies for Addressing Sustainability: the Need for Consolidation

    Burritt, R. L., Christ, K. L., Rammal, H. G. & Schaltegger, S., 01.06.2020, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 164, 2, p. 389-410 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

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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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    Understanding positive contributions to sustainability. A systematic review

    Dijkstra-Silva, S., Schaltegger, S. & Beske-Janssen, P., 15.10.2022, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 320, 11 p., 115802.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  30. Project reports › Research
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    „Ganzheitliches Management von Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in Unternehmen“ (MERU): Unternehmensbezogene Rebound-Effekte Einführung und Übersicht

    Wüst, S. & Schaltegger, S., 24.06.2019, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 16 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

  32. Research communication reports › Transfer
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    Innovation durch Nachhaltiges Wirt­schaften: Handlungsempfehlungen

    Thieme, M., von Braun, J., Fischer, H., Günther, E., Hanagarth, H., Hesse, H. J., Jugel, C., Klein, A., Kratz, D., Putz, M., Schaltegger, S., Schauerte, O., Schell, U., Tschimpke, O., Wagner, B. & Werner, G., 2017, Berlin: Hightech-Forum, 16 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch communication reportsTransfer

  34. Working papers › Research
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    Business Cases for Sustainability and the Role of Business Model Innovation: Developing a Conceptual Framework

    Schaltegger, S., Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 32 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: German Utilities and Renewable Energy

    Richter, M., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Corporate Sustainability Barometer 2010: Wie nachhaltig agieren Unternehmen in Deutschland?

    Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E. & Harms, D., 2010, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 84 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Der Handabdruck: Ein Ansatz zur Messung positiver Nachhaltigkeitswirkung von Produkten. Stand und Ausblick: Arbeitspapier Nr. 2 im Rahmen des Projekts "Der Handabdruck: ein komplementäres Maß positiver Nachhaltigkeitswirkung von Produkten"

    Beckmann, J., Eberle, U., Eisenhauer, P., Hahn, R., Hermann, C., Kühnen, M., Schaltegger, S., Schmid, M. & Silva, S. L., 2017, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 28 p. (Arbeitspapier Handabdruck; no. 2).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Educating Change Agents for Sustainability: Learnings from CSM’s MBA in Sustainability Management

    Hesselbarth, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 37 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Empirical Identification of Corporate Environmental Strategies: Their Determinants and Effects for Firms in the United Kingdom and Germany

    Wagner, M., 03.2002, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 55 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Environmental Management Strategies: Britain and Germany Compared

    Wehrmeyer, W., Wagner, M., Pacheco, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2002, London: Anglo-German Foundation for the Study of Industrial Society , 253 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking 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 paperWorking papers

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    Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement in Unternehmen: Konzepte und Instrumente zur nachhaltigen Unternehmensentwicklung

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

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Ökologieinduzierte Entscheidungsprobleme des Managements: Ansatzpunkte zur Ausgestaltung von Instrumenten.

    Schaltegger, S. & Sturm, A., 11.1989, Basel: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Zentrum (WWZ) der Universität Basel, 27 p. (WWZ-Discussion Paper ; no. 8914).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Strategic Management and Measurement of Corporate Pollution: Ecological Accounting: A Strategic Approach for Environmental Assessment

    Schaltegger, S., 1993, Minnesota: Strategic Management Research Center, (Study of Strategic Management Research Centre; no. 183).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Strategisches Umweltmanagement und Öko-Marketing: Grundlagen des Umweltmanagements

    Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 03.2002, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 93 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, 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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    The Porter Hypothesis Revisited: A Literature Review of Theoretical Models and Empirical Tests

    Wagner, M., 12.2003, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 44 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Umweltmanagement in deutschen Unternehmen: Der aktuelle Stand der Praxis

    Wagner, M. & Schaltegger, S., 10.2002, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 28 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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