School of Sustainability
Organisational unit: Research School
- Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM)
- Institute of Ecology
- Institute of Ethics and Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research
- Institute of Sustainability Governance
- Institute of Sustainability Material Flows and Circularity
- Institute of Sustainability Psychology
- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry
- Social-Ecological Systems Institute (SESI)
- Sustainability Education and Transdisciplinary Research Institute
Organisation profile
Sustainability has many facets. Inter- and transdisciplinary research and teaching characterize the School of Sustainability. Scientists in our research projects work together in the laboratory, on the heath, in the grassland, in the classroom, with the city administration, with farmers, with non-governmental organizations, with companies, with students in the lecture hall and of course at their desks.
Furthermore, we work with regional and national political actors, e.g. ministries, as well as international organizations, e.g. UNEP, UNESCO, EU. We are part of national and international bodies, e.g. sustainability advisory boards of companies, member of the German Sustainability Award, World Biodiversity Council (IPBES), in order to contribute to social change with scientific findings.
Main research areas
Vision
Sustainability science investigates on a theoretical, conceptual and empirical level how to promote sustainable development and how to find and implement effective solutions for current social and ecological challenges. The aim is to create a more sustainable future.
Sustainability researchers are called upon to take responsibility for their research, which is anchored in existing scientific knowledge and methods and serves to make the world a better place for everyone.
Mission
We promote change towards a sustainable future by developing theories, concepts and practices of inclusive education for sustainability, research, governance and management.
We acknowledge the diversity and dynamics of values, norms and behaviour and contribute with transdisciplinary methods to ensuring that tensions and differences between different disciplines, methods, topics and standards are fruitfully taken up and used with productive compromises and further developments towards sustainable development.
Principles
The School of Sustainability is guided by the normative concepts of ecological system integrity and social and economic justice.
Ecological system integrity refers to the safeguarding of life-support systems, as well as the maintenance of the well-being of life on Earth.
With social and economic justice we strive for a world in which all people can fulfil their potential without endangering system integrity and the well-being of others.
Information about the School
The School of Sustainability includes...
... ca. 25 professors
... ca. 100 research assistants
... ca. 1000 students in Bachelor and Master courses
In various inter- and transdisciplinary projects we are constantly researching and working together on changes and solutions for current challenges.
- 2012
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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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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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A survey of commercial cattle farmers in semi-arid rangelands in Namibia on risk, sustainability and management
Olbrich, R., Quaas, M. F. & Baumgärtner, S., 2012, In: Journal of Contextual Economics (JCE) - Schmollers Jahrbuch. 132, 3, p. 463-471 9 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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Ausstellungskatalog: Homestory Deutschland: Schwarze Biografien in Geschichte und Gegenwart
Golly, N., Bergh, S. & Lauré-al Samarai, N., 2012, Münster, Westf: edition assemblage. 160 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Exhibition catalogues › Education
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A utilitarian notion of responsibility for sustainability
Fünfgelt, J. & Baumgärtner, S., 2012, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 24 p. (Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 234).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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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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Beyond the Supply Chain – Sustainability-Oriented Product Innovations through a Transdisciplinary Approach
Klewitz, J. & Harms, D., 2012, Sustainability: Enabling a Transdisciplinary Approach: Abstract Band. Heinrichs, H. (ed.). Centre for Sustainability Management, 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Bildung für nachhaltigen Konsum: Konzeptioneller Ansatz und praktische Beispiele aus dem Projekt BINK
Fischer, D. & Nemnich, C., 2012, In: Haushalt in Bildung & Forschung . 1, 1, p. 44-55 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Biodiversität
Rieckmann, M., 2012, Handlexikon Globales Lernen . Lang-Wojtasik, G. & Klemm, U. (eds.). Münster, Ulm: Verlag Klemm + Oelschläger , p. 36-39 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Articles for encyclopedia › Research
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Biodiversität im unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Chancen und Ansätze für Einkauf, Marketing und Liegenschaftsmanagement
Beständig, U. & Wuczkowski, M., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 76 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Biodiversität im unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Chancen und Ansätze für den Einkauf
Beständig, U., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 33 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Biodiversität im unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Chancen und Ansätze für das Liegenschaftsmanagement
Beständig, U., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 37 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Biodiversität im unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Chancen und Ansätze für das Marketing
Wuczkowski, M. & Beständig, U., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 41 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Biodiversität - Perspektive für unternehmerisches Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Auswertung einer Unternehmensbefragung
Wuczkowski, M., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetz
Sanden, J., 2012, Umwelt und Betrieb: Rechtshandbuch für die betriebliche Praxis. Schendel, F. A., Giesberts, L. & Büge, D. (eds.). Berlin: Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft , p. 417-487 71 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: How German Municipal Utilities invest in Offshore Wind Energy
Richter, M., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 30 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Change from Below: Student Initiatives for Universities in Sustainable Development
Drupp, M., Esguerra, A., Keul, L., Löw Beer, D., Meisch, S. & Roosen-Runge, F., 2012, Sustainable Development at Universities: New Horizons. Leal Filho, W. (ed.). 1. ed. Frankfurt: Peter Lang Verlag, p. 733-742 10 p. 61. (Umweltbildung, Umweltkommunikation und Nachhaltigkeit / Environmental Education, Communication and Sustainability; vol. 34).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Coherence in European Environmental Law with particular regard to the industrial emissions directive
Sanden, J., 2012, In: European Energy and Environmental Law Review. 21, 5, p. 220-238 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Comparative Perspectives in Sustainable and Responsible Business: Insights from the U.K., the U.S., Australia and Germany
Herzig, C., Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 2012, Transitional Identity: Some Lessons for Communication in an International Context : BAM 2012 Conference Proceedings. Cardiff: British Academy of Management, 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Conservation of European beech forests: The importance of evolutionary and ecogeographical aspects
Willner, W. & Härdtle, W., 2012, Beech forests: joint natural heritage of Europe. Knapp, H. D. (ed.). Bonn: BfN-Schriftenvertrieb im Landwirtschaftsverlag, p. 23-28 6 p. (BfN-Skripten; no. 327).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Consumer concerns about drinking water in an area with high levels of naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater, and the implications for managing health risks
Leventon, J. & Hug, S., 2012, Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference, METEAU. Bhattacharya, P., Rosborg, I. & Sandhi, A. (eds.). IWA Publishing, p. 34-40 7 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Accounting: Beyond Unfreezing
Zvezdov, D., 2012, In: Journal of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Accountability. 18, 3, p. 181-198 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Barometer 2012: Praxisstand und Fortschritt des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements in den größten Unternehmen Deutschlands
Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E. & Harms, D., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 62 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Der Beitrag der UN-Dekade 2005-20014 zur Verbreitung und Verankerung der Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung
Rode, H. & Michelsen, G., 2012, Bonn: Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission, 78 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Developing Carbon Accounting: Between driving Carbon Reductions and Complying with a Carbon Reporting Standard
Gibassier, D. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, Sustainable Economy. Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Die Berücksichtigung sozial-ökologischer Zeit(en) in der “Nationalen Forschungsstrategie BioÖkonomie 2030”
Bundschuh, J., 2012, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 84 p. (PoNa-Paper; no. 4).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Die Beziehung zwischen CSR und Corporate Sustainability
Schaltegger, S., 2012, Corporate Social Responsibility: Verantwortungsvolle Unternehmensführung in Theorie und Praxis. Schneider, A. & Schmidpeter, R. (eds.). Berlin: Gabler Verlag, p. 165-175 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Die CBD, ‚Biopiraterie‘ und Gerechtigkeit: Eine gerechtigkeitstheoretische Rekonstruktion der ‚Biopiraterie‘-Debatte
Stumpf, K. H., 2012, Treffpunkt Biologische Vielfalt XI: Interdisziplinärer Forschungsaustausch im Rahmen des Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt. Feit, U. & Korn, H. (eds.). Bonn - Bad Godesberg: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 95-100 6 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 309).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Die Leuphana-Der Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit
Michelsen, G., 2012, Wende überall?: Jahrbuch Ökologie. Stuttgart: S. Hirzel Verlag, 9 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Die Marktprämie im EEG 2012 - eine erste Zwischenbilanz
Schomerus, T. & Henkel, A., 2012, In: Energierecht : ER Zeitschrift für die gesamte Energierechtspraxis. 1, 1, p. 13-21 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Die Rohstoff-Expedition - Entdecke, was in (d)einem Handy steckt ! Lern- und Arbeitsmaterial
Fischer, D. & Nemnich, C., 2012, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung. 77 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Compendium/lecture notes › Education
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Die Verbreitung einer wegweisenden Idee: Der Beitrag der UN-Dekade für die Diffusion von Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung
Michelsen, G. & Rode, H., 2012, Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Beiträge der Bildungsforschung. Berlin: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, p. 91-113 22 p. (Bildungsforschung; vol. 39).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Die Vergütung von Strom aus Windenergie: Von Referenzertrag, Systemdienstleistungs- und Repowering-Bonus
Schomerus, T. & Schmidt, M., 2012, 20 Jahre Recht der Erneuerbaren Energien. Müller, T. (ed.). Baden Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, p. 595-621 27 p. (Schriften zum Umweltenergierecht; no. 10).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Eco-Innovation in SMEs: An In-Depth Case Analysis of Transforming SMEs through Effective Partnerships
Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 47 p.Research output: Working paper › Working 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 paper › Working papers
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Educating for Sustainable Consumption as a Response to the Global Water Crisis: An Investigation of an Embedded Learning Approach
Fischer, D. & Freund, E. K., 2012, Climate Change and the Sustainable Management of Water Resources. Filho, W. L. (ed.). Berlin: Springer Verlag, p. 743-759 17 p. (Climate Change Management).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Education for a sustainable development – European Approaches
Stoltenberg, U. & Holz, V., 2012, Education for Sustainable Development - European Approaches . Stoltenberg, U. & Holz, V. (eds.). 1 ed. Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, Vol. 7. p. 7-13 7 p. (Innovationen in den Hochschulen - Nachhaltige Entwicklung; vol. 7).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Education for Sustainable Development – European Approaches
Stoltenberg, U. (Editor) & Holz, V. (Editor), 2012, 1 ed. Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 203 p. (Higher education for sustainability; vol. 7)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Education on the path to sustainability: Proposal of an indicator set to evaluate education for sustainable development
Di Giulio, A., Ruesch Schweizer, C., Adomßent, M., Blaser, M., Bormann, I., Burandt, S., Fischbach, R., Kaufmann-Hayoz, R., Krikser, T., Künzli David, C., Michelsen, G., Rammel, C. & Streissler, A., 2012, Bern: University of Bern, Interdisciplinary Centre of General Ecology (IKAÖ), 68 p. (Allgemeine Ökologie zur Diskussion gestellt; no. 13).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Ein Meer voller Plastik: Kunststoffe als Thema im Sachunterricht
Barth, M. & Barth, K., 2012, In: Grundschule Sachunterricht. 56, 4, p. 18-25 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Einspeisung von Biogas in das Erdgasnetz: Rechts-, Finanzierungs- und Versicherungsfragen
Degenhart, H. (Editor), Hohlbein, B. (Editor) & Schomerus, T. (Editor), 2012, Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. 165 p. (Lüneburger Schriften zum Wirtschaftsrecht; no. 21)Research output: Books and anthologies › Conference proceedings › Transfer
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Energiewende umsetzen - Kommunen in der Pflicht
Manns, M., 2012, In: NordÖR. 12, p. 531-533 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Enhanced Calculation Procedures for Material and Energy Flow Oriented EMIS
Möller, A., 2012, EnviroInfo 2012 ; Man - Environment - Bauhaus : light up the ideas of environmental informatics ; 26th International Conference on Informatics for Environmental Protection ; proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Informatics - Informatics for Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development and Risk Management, August 29 - 31, 2012, Umweltbundesamt Dessau, Germany: Part 2: Open Data and Industrial Ecological Management. Arndt, H.-K., Knetsch, G. & Pillmann, W. (eds.). 1 ed. Shaker Verlag, Vol. 2. p. 489-499 11 p. (Berichte aus der Umweltinformatik).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Ethical and Regulatory Issues for Clinical Trials in Xenotransplantation
Guerra González, J., 2012, Xenotransplantation: methods and protocols. Costa , C. & Máñez , R. (eds.). Humana Press, Vol. 885. p. 281-305 25 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 885).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Exploring the Corporate Reality of Sustainability Accounting Practice
Bennett, M., Schaltegger, S. & Zvezdov, D., 2012, Sustainable Economy: Abstracts: 15th EMAN Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting in collaboration with the CSEAR International Congress on Social and Environmental Accounting Research : Environmental Management Accounting for a Sustainable Economy, Helsinki, 24-26 September 2012. Helsinki: Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , 3 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Fazit und Empfehlungen zur Weiterentwicklung des Ökosystemdienstleistungsansatzes für Wälder
Bürger-Arndt, R., Ohse, B. & Meyer, K., 2012, Ökosystemdienstleistungen von Wäldern : Workshopbericht. Bürger-Arndt, R., Ohse, B., Meyer, K. & Höltermann, A. (eds.). Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 126-138 13 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 320).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to scientific reports › Research
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From Basic Ecology to the Challenges of Modern Society: Book of Abstracts
Drees, C. (Editor) & Oheimb, G. (Editor), 2012, Berlin: Gesellschaft für Ökologie. 331 p. (Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft für Ökologie; vol. 42)Research output: Books and anthologies › Conference proceedings › Research
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Führt Bürgerbeteiligung in umweltpolitischen Entscheidungsprozessen zu mehr Effektivität und Legitimität?
Newig, J., Jager, N. W. & Challies, E., 2012, In: Zeitschrift für Politikwissenschaft. 22, 4, p. 527-564 38 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Functional Involvement in Corporate Sustainability Management: Contribution of Corporate Functions to the Sustainable Development of Companies
Schaltegger, S., Harms, D., Windolph, S. E. & Hörisch, J., 2012, Strategies for Sustainability: Institutional and Organisational Challenges: Proceedings of the 3rd International Sustainability Conference. Daub, C.-H., Burger, P., Scherrer, Y. M. & Frecè, J. T. (eds.). 1 ed. Basel: edition gesowip, p. 59 - 62 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review