Professorship for Sustainability Management
Organisational unit: Section
- 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
- Stakeholder Relationships, Communication & Reporting
- Sustainability Accounting, Performance Management & Finance
- CSM-Research Field: Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Transformation & Innovation
Organisation profile
The Chair for Sustainability Management at the CSM is an internationally oriented professorship leading in research, continuing education and knowledge transfer in the field of corporate sustainability management. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Stefan Schaltegger, approximately 30 members of the Centre from a number of different disciplines (including environmental sciences, business administration, political science and cultural sciences) collaborate in interdisciplinary research projects.
The mission of the Chair in Sustainability Management includes both theoretical, transdisciplinary and applied research into corporate sustainability management as well as the initiation and scientific consultation of model projects.
Topics
The Chair for Sustainability Management at the CSM is an internationally oriented professorship leading in research, continuing education and knowledge transfer in the field of corporate sustainability management. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Stefan Schaltegger, about 30 researchers of the Centre from a number of different disciplines (including environmental sciences, business administration, political science and cultural sciences) collaborate in interdisciplinary research projects.
The mission of the Chair in Sustainability Management includes theoretical, transdisciplinary and applied research into corporate sustainability management as well as the initiation and scientific consultation of model projects.
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
Continuing education products
Das Fernstudium MBA Sustainability Management ist der weltweit erste universitäre MBA für Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2003 ist er einer der führenden „Green MBA“ durch eine einzigartige und optimale Kombination aus Managementwissen, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Soft Skills und verantwortungsvoller Unternehmensführung
Die hohe Qualität des Weiterbildungsstudiums wird durch die Kompetenz der Dozierenden sowie vielfältige Praxispartnerschaften garantiert. Der MBA Sustainability Management ist akkreditiert und wurde zudem als UNESCO-Dekade-Projekt ausgezeichnet.
Das CSM ist darüber hinaus in weiteren internationalen Weiterbildungsprogrammen zu CSR und Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement aktiv. Seit Jahren arbeitet es erfolgreich in der Weiter- und Fernbildung mit der FernUniversität Hagen und dem Fraunhofer Institut für Umwelt, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik (UMSICHT) zusammen. Das CSM betreut u.a. den gesamten Bereich des Umweltmanagements für deren interdisziplinären Studiengang Umweltwissenschaften (infernum, Master of Environmental Sciences, MSc).
Spin-offs
see projects and MBA Sustainability Management
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Interessenpolitisch orientiertes Umweltmanagement
Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 2000, Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Schaltegger, S. (ed.). Berlin: Springer, p. 197-223 27 p. (Studium der Umweltwissenschaften).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Intermediaries Driving Eco-Innovation in SMEs: A Qualitative Investigation
Klewitz, J., Zeyen, A. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, In: European Journal of Innovation Management. 15, 4, p. 442-467 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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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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International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Purpose and Approach
Hörisch, J., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 13-19 7 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Introduction and Structure
Harms, D., Hörisch, J., Schaltegger, S. & Windolph, S. E., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 3-12 10 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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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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Internetgestützte Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: eine empirische Untersuchung der Unternehmen des DAX30
Blanke, M., Godemann, J. & Herzig, C., 2007, Lüneburg: Institut für Umweltkommunikation der Universität Lüneburg, 41 p. (INFU-Diskussionsbeiträge; vol. 2007, no. 36).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Internetgestützte Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: Ein Update zu Trends in der Berichterstattung von Unternehmen des DAX30
Giese, N., Godemann, J., Herzig, C. & Hetze, K., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 58 p. (INFU-Diskussionsbeiträge; no. 37/12).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Internet-Supported Sustainability Reporting: Developments in Germany
Herzig, C. & Godemann, J., 2010, In: Management Research Review. 33, 11, p. 1064-1082 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Internet-Supported Sustainability Reporting - Expectations and Reality: Empirical Findings from the German DAX30
Herzig, C. & Godemann, J., 2011, Handbook of Corporate Sustainability: Frameworks, Strategies and Tools. Quaddus, M. A. & Siddique, M. A. D. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 249-281 33 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Interoperability of mineral sustainability initiatives: A case study of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM)
Junior, R. M., Sturman, K. & Imbrogiano, J. P., 28.05.2019, Sustainability Certification Schemes in the Agricultural and Natural Resource Sectors: Outcomes for Society and the Environment. Vogt, M. (ed.). London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 215-229 15 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Inter- und transdisziplinäre Nachhaltigkeitsforschung: Herausforderungen und Perspektiven aus der Sicht von Nachwuchswissenschaftlern
Herzig, C., Freier, I. & Sieben, D., 2005, In: Umweltwirtschaftsforum. 13, 4, p. 6-9 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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In the Eye of the Beholder: Stakeholder Perceived Value in Sustainable Business Models
Norris, S., 01.02.2024, In: Long Range Planning. 57, 1, 14 p., 102406.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Investitionen in Biokraftstoffprojekte: Herausforderungen des "Generationenwechsels"
Kügemann, M., Hampl, N. & Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, Biokraftstoffe und Biokraftstoffprojekte: Rechtliche, technische und wirtschaftliche Aspekte. Böttcher, J., Hampl, N., Kügemann, M. & Lüdeke-Freund, F. (eds.). Berlin & Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 109-137 29 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › 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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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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Issues and Research Opportunities in Environmental Accounting
Schaltegger, S. & Stinson, C. H., 1994, Basel: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Zentrum (WWZ) der Universität Basel, p. 1-20, 20 p. (WWZ-Discussion Paper; no. 9423).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Joint Management-Stakeholder Committees: A New Path to Stakeholder Governance?
Spitzeck, H., Hansen, E. G. & Grayson, D., 10.2011, In: Corporate Governance. 11, 5, p. 560–568 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Journal of Cleaner Production. Special Volume: The Integration of Corporate Sustainability Assessment, Management Accounting, Control, and Reporting
Maas, K. (ed.), Schaltegger, S. (ed.) & Crutzen, N. (ed.), 10.11.2016, Elsevier B.V. 249 p. (Journal of Cleaner Production; vol. 136 , no. Part A)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Journal of Public Affairs, Special issue: “The marketing and public affairs of sustainability”
Breitbarth, T. (ed.), Schaltegger, S. (ed.) & Mahon, J. (ed.), 08.2018, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (Journal of Public Affairs: an International Journal; vol. 18, no. 3)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Kampf der Megatrends
Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 2018, In: Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. 1, p. 22-24 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Kann die betriebliche Beschaffung zur Armutsbekämpfung beitragen: Analyse von Barrieren und Ansatzpunkten zu deren Überwindung am Beispiel fair gehandelter Lebensmittel in der Schweizer Gastronomie
Suter-Blume, W., 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 105 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Klimaneutrale Universität: studentischer Ergebnisbericht des Projektseminars "Klimaneutrale Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Planung (KLIMA 2)" im Wintersemester 2007/2008
Beyer, M., Freund, E. K., Grün, N., Langer, V., Kilburg, M., Kirchgeorg, T., Reuter, R., Schmitt, D., Wiese, A., Winterstein, M. & Wüstenberg, L., 2008, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 85 p.Research output: Working paper › Project reports › Research
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Knowledge acquisition and development in sustainability-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises: Exploring the practices, capabilities and cooperation
Johnson, M., 20.01.2017, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 142, 4, p. 3769-3781 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Kompetenzen impliziter Nachhaltigkeitsmanager stärken
Schaltegger, S., 2015, Corporate Responsibility 2015: Jubiläumsausgabe - Bestandsaufnahme und Zukunftsperspektiven für Corporate Responsibility. Praum, K. & Wohnhas, N. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: ACC Verlag & Services , p. 20-23 4 p. (Corporate Responsibility; vol. 2015, no. 10).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Können wir es uns leisten, nachhaltig zu wirtschaften?
Schaltegger, S., 2013, Gesichter der Nachhaltigkeit. Hildebrandt, A. & Schwiezer, H. (eds.). Heidelberg: ABC Verlag, p. 284-285 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Konzeption und Praxis des Nachhaltigkeitscontrollings: Ansatzpunkte in großen deutschen Unternehmen
Schaltegger, S. & Zvezdov, D., 08.2011, In: Controlling. 23, 8/9, p. 430-435 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Konzept zur Kommunikation von Lebenszykluskosten im Handel
Rüdenauer, I., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 113 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Kooperatives Umweltmanagement
Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 2001, Hagen: FernUniversität in Hagen.Research output: Books and anthologies › Compendium/lecture notes › Education
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Koordiniertes Ökobilanzieren im KOPÖ
Schaltegger, S., 01.07.1994, In: GAIA. 3, 4, p. 187 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Transfer
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Kriterien der interaktiven Unternehmenskommunikation im Internet
Kim, K., 06.2003, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 56 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Kröcher, Uwe (2007): Die Renaissance des Regionalen, zur Kritik der Regionalisierungseuphorie in Ökonomie und Gesellschaft
Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2007, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 3, p. 53-54 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Critical reviews › Research
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La Fonction de Gestionnaire chez BP: Prise de Décision et responsabilités en haute mer
Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Zvezdov, D., 2013, In: Revue Internationale De Cas En Gestion. 11, 2, 34 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Education › peer-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 contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Leadership and Goal setting for Sustainable Innovation Projects in Large Businesses
Weissbrod, I., 2019, Innovation for sustainability: Business transformations towards a better world. Bocken, N. M. P., Ritala, P., Albareda, L. & Verburg, R. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 135-155 21 p. (Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business in Association with Future Earth).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-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 contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Leitfaden Sozialmanagement im Unternehmen: Ausgewählte Instrumente für die Praxis
Winistörfer, H., Teuscher, P. & Dubielzig, F., 2006, Winterthur: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, 99 p. (INE-Reihe; no. 5).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Leszek Balcerowicz: Pole durch und durch oder ökonomischer Metropolit?
Tschochohei, H., 2006, Erinnerung und Identität: Textbuch zum europäischen Doktorandenkolloquium, Lublin, 15. bis 19. November 2006. Raueiser, S. (ed.). Bonn: Cusanuswerk, Bischöfliche Studienförderung, p. 90-93 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Leuphana startet Wissenstransfer für unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeit
Klewitz, J., Schock, M. & Petersen, H., 2010, In: Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. 3, p. 60-61 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Life Cycle and Supply Chain Information in Environmental Management Accounting: A Coffee Case Study
Viere, T., von Enden, J. & Schaltegger, S., 2011, Environmental Management Accounting and Supply Chain Management. Burritt, R., Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M., Pohjola, T. & Csutora, M. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 23-40 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Quo Vadis?
Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 1996, Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH. 187 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Linking Environmental Management Accounting: A Reflection on (Missing) Links to Sustainability and Planetary Boundaries
Schaltegger, S., 02.01.2018, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 38, 1, p. 19-29 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Linking Sustainability-related Stakeholder Feedback to Corporate Sustainability Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Stakeholder Dialogues
Hörisch, J., Schaltegger, S. & Windolph, S. E., 2015, In: International Journal of Business Environment. 7, 2, p. 200-218 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Linking Sustainable Business Models and Supply Chains – Toward an Integrated Value Creation Framework
Norris, S., Hagenbeck, J. & Schaltegger, S., 01.12.2021, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 30, 8, p. 3960-3974 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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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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Living Labs for Product Circularity: Learnings from the ‘Innovation Network aiming at Sustainable Smartphones’
Revellio, F., Hansen, E. & Schaltegger, S., 2021, PLATE – Product lifetimes and the environment: 3rd PLATE Conference, September 18–20, 2019 Berlin, Germany. Nissen, N. F. & Jaeger-Erben, M. (eds.). Berlin: Universitätsverlag der TU Berlin, p. 669-676 8 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Lohnt sich Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement? Mindsets, "business cases" und Strategie
Schaltegger, S., 2017, CSR und Strategisches Management: Wie man mit Nachhaltigkeit langfristig im Wettbewerb gewinnt. Wunder, T. (ed.). Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 81-92 12 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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Macht EMAS einen Unterschied? Kommunikation aktueller Umweltthemen durch deutsche Unternehmen
Hroch, N. & Schaltegger, S., 01.02.2000, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 15, 1, p. 5-6 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Mainstreaming of Sustainable Cotton in the German Clothing Industry
Hansen, E. G. & Schaltegger, S., 2016, Sustainable Fibres for Fashion Industry. Muthu, S. S. & Gardetti, M. A. (eds.). 1 ed. Singapur: Springer Science+Business Media, Vol. 1. p. 39-58 20 p. (Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Mainstreaming regenerative dynamics for sustainability
Fischer, J., Farny, S., Abson, D. J., Zuin Zeidler, V., von Salisch, M., Schaltegger, S., Martín-López, B., Temperton, V. M. & Kümmerer, K., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Nature Sustainability.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research