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.

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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

Spin-offs

see projects and MBA Sustainability Management

  1. Chapter › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    Achieving Environmental-Economic Sustainability Through Corporate Environmental Strategies: Empirical Evidence on Environmental Shareholder Value

    Wagner, M., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 183-206 24 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  3. Published

    Business and Emissions Trading from a Public Choice Perspective: Waiting for a New Paradigm to Emerge

    Tschochohei, H. & Zöckler, J., 01.01.2008, Emissions trading: Institutional Design, Decision Making and Corporate Strategies. Antes, R., Hansjürgens, B. & Letmathe, P. (eds.). New York, NY: Springer New York LLC, p. 21-35 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  4. Published

    Business, the Natural Environment, and Sustainability: A Stakeholder Theory Perspective

    Hörisch, J. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2019, The Cambridge Handbook of Stakeholder Theory. Harrison, J. S., Barney, J. B., Freeman, R. E. & Phillips, R. A. (eds.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 132-144 13 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  5. Published

    Computer Support for Environmental Management Accounting

    Möller, A., Prox, M. & Viere, T., 2006, Sustainability accounting and reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 605-624 20 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  6. Published

    Corporate Carbon and Climate Change Accounting: Application, Developments and Issues

    Schaltegger, S., Zvezdov, D., Günther, E., Csutora, M. & Alvarez, I., 2015, Corporate Carbon and Climate Accounting. Schaltegger, S., Zvezdov, D., Alvarez Etxeberria, I. & Günther, E. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 1-25 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  7. Published

    Corporate Sustainability Accounting: A Catchphrase for Compliant Corporations or a Business Decision Support for Sustainability Leaders

    Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 2006, Sustainability accounting and reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 37-59 23 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  8. Published

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting: An Overview

    Herzig, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 301-324 24 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  9. Published

    Decision Support Through Carbon Management Accounting - A Framework-Based Literature Review

    Zvezdov, D. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2016, Corporate Carbon and Climate Accounting. Schaltegger, S., Zvezdov, D., Alvarez Etxeberria, I. & Günther, E. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 27-44 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  10. Published

    Emissions Trading and Corporate Sustainability Management

    Hesselbarth, C., 2008, Emissions Trading: Institutional Design, Decision Making and Corporate Strategies. Antes, R., Hansjürgens, B. & Letmathe, P. (eds.). Berlin: Springer, p. 167-181 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  11. Published

    Environmental Accounting

    Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 27.03.2007, The International Handbook on Environmental Technology Management. Marinova, D., Annandale, D. & Phillimore, J. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 308-323 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  12. Published

    Experimentation for Sustainable Innovation

    Weissbrod, I., 2019, Innovation for Sustainability: Business transformations towards a better world. Bocken, N., Ritala, P., Albareda, L. & Verburg, R. (eds.). 1 ed. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 335-352 18 p. (Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business in Association with Future Earth).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  13. Published

    Foundational Aspects of Polycentric Governance: Overarching Rules, Social-Problem Characteristics, and Heterogeneity

    Thiel, A. & Moser, C., 13.09.2019, Governing Complexity: Analyzing and Applying Polycentricity. Thiel, A., Blomquist, W. A. & Garrick, D. E. (eds.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 65-90 26 p. 3. (Cambridge studies in economics, choice, and society).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  14. Published

    Gütermarktorientiertes Umweltmanagement

    Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2000, Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Schaltegger, S. (ed.). Berlin: Springer, p. 169-196 28 p. (Studium der Umweltwissenschaften; vol. 4493).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  15. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  16. Published

    Interactive Sustainability Reporting: Developing Clear Target Group Tailoring and Stimulating Stakeholder Dialogue

    Isenmann, R. & Kim, K., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 533-555 23 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  17. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  18. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  19. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  20. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  21. Published

    Management Education for Sustainability: Deriving learning formats from competence requirements

    Hesselbarth, C., Buhr, M. & Schaltegger, S., 24.08.2015, Sustainability in Higher Education. Davim, J. P. (ed.). Waltham: Elsevier B.V., p. 21-49 29 p. (Chandos information professional series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  22. Published

    Managing Sustainability Performance Measurement and Reporting in an Integrated Manner: Sustainability Accounting as the Link Between the Sustainability Balanced Scorecard and Sustainability Reporting

    Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 681-697 17 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  23. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  24. Published

    Product-Service Systems as Enabler for Sustainability-Oriented Innovation: The Case of Osram’s Off-Grid Lighting

    Große-Dunker, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, Technological, Managerial and Organizational Core Competencies : Dynamic Innovation and Sustainable Development. Nobre, F. S., Walker, D. S. & Harris, R. J. (eds.). Hershey, PA: Business Science Reference, p. 40-54 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  25. Published

    Publicly mediated inter-organisational networks: a solution for sustainabilityoriented innovation in SMEs?

    Hansen, E. G. & Klewitz, J., 01.01.2012, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability. Wagner, M. (ed.). London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 254-278 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  26. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Reporting: Development, Linkages and Reflection: An Introduction

    Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 1-33 33 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  27. Published

    Sustainability as a Fundamental Challenge for Management Accountants

    Schaltegger, S., 01.09.2017, The Role of the Management Accountant: Local Variations and Global Influences. Goretzki, L. & Strauss, E. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 274-291 18 p. (Routledge studies in accounting; vol. 26).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  28. Published

    Sustainability Entrepreneurship in the Context of Emissions Trading

    Gerlach, A., 2006, Emissions Trading and Business. Antes, R. & Hansjürgens, B. (eds.). Heidelberg [u.a.]: Physica-Verlag, p. 73-87 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  29. Published

    The role of business models for sustainable consumption: A pattern approach

    Lüdeke-Freund, F., Froese, T. & Schaltegger, S., 01.10.2019, A Research Agenda for Sustainable Consumption Governance. Mont, O. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 86-104 19 p. (Elgar research agendas).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  30. Published

    The sustainability balanced scorecard: An introduction to the SBSC and its links to accounting and reporting

    Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Schaltegger, S., 2019, Measuring and controlling sustainability: Spanning Theory and Practice. Lindgreen, A., Vallaster, C., Yousafzai, S. & Hirsch, B. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 33-53 21 p. (A Gower book).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  31. Published

    Transnational governance towards sustainable biofuels: Exploring a polycentric view

    Moser, C. & Bailis, R., 13.01.2016, Environmental Politics and Governance in the Anthropocene: Institutions and legitimacy in a complex world. Pattberg, P. & Zelli, F. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 103-126 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  32. Published

    Types of Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Conditions for Sustainability Innovation: From the Administration of a Technical Challenge to the Management of an Entrepreneurial Opportunity

    Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 30.04.2008, Sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship: New Perspectives in Research on Corporate Sustainability series . Wüstenhagen, R., Hamschmidt, J., Sharma, S. & Starik, M. (eds.). Cheltenham [u.a.]: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 27-48 22 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  33. Published

    Understanding and Supporting Management Decision-Making: South East Asian Case Studies on Environmental Management Accounting

    Herzig, C., Viere, T., Burritt, R. & Schaltegger, S., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 491-507 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  34. Published

    Universities as learning organizations for sustainability? The task of climate protection

    Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Burandt, S., 01.01.2010, Universities and climate change: introducing climate change to university programmes. Leal Filho, W. (ed.). Berlin; London: Springer, p. 179-192 14 p. (Climate Change Management).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  35. Chapter › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  36. Published

    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/worksChapter

  37. Published

    Environmental management accounting: development, context, contribution and outlook

    Schaltegger, S., Burritt, R. & Christ, K. L., 04.08.2022, Handbook of Accounting and Sustainability. Adams, C. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 260-278 19 p. (Research handbooks in accounting).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  38. Published

    Finanzmärkte – Treiber oder Bremser des betrieblichen Umweltmanagements

    Schaltegger, S. & Figge, F., 01.01.1999, Betriebliches Umweltmanagement im 21. Jahrhundert: Aspekte, Aufgaben, Perspektiven. Seidel, E. (ed.). Berlin: Springer, p. 287-299 13 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  39. Comments / Debate / Reports › Transfer
  40. Published

    Koordiniertes Ökobilanzieren im KOPÖ

    Schaltegger, S., 01.07.1994, In: GAIA. 3, 4, p. 187 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsTransfer

  41. Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
  42. Published

    "Brauchen wir einen Grünen im Vorstand?": [Kommentar]

    Schaltegger, S., 04.2011, In: Harvard Business Manager. 33, 4, p. 95 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  43. Published

    Die bewegten Gründer: löst die Neue Wirtschaft die Ökologiebewegung ab? ; eine Polemik

    Petersen, H., 01.04.2000, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 15, 2, p. 4-5 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  44. Published

    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 contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  45. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement auf dem Vormarsch: Corporate Sustainability Barometer

    Harms, D., Schaltegger, S. & Windolph, S. E., 26.11.2010, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 24, 4, p. 10 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  46. Published

    Nachhaltig wachsen: Was macht grüne Unternehmen groß und stark?

    Petersen, H., 01.05.2005, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 20, 2, p. 15-16 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  47. E-pub ahead of print

    Revisiting Renewable Energies: Liberating, Pacifying, and Democratizing

    Schaltegger, S., Linnenluecke, M. K., Dijkstra-Silva, S. & Christ, K. L., 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Business and Society. 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  48. Book › Research
  49. Published

    Corporate Carbon and Climate Accounting

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), Zvezdov, D. (ed.), Álvarez-Etxeberria, I. (ed.), Csutora, M. (ed.) & Günther, E. (ed.), 2015, Cham: Springer. 257 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  50. Published

    Handbuch Biodiversitätsmanagement: ein Leitfaden für die betriebliche Praxis

    Schaltegger, S. & Beständig, U., 2010, Stand Juni 2010 ed. Berlin: Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit. 64 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  51. Published
  52. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit in der Unternehmenskommunikation: Bedeutung, Charakteristika und Herausforderungen

    Brugger, F., 2010, Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag. 276 p. (Gabler Research)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  53. Published

    Sozio-Controlling im Unternehmen: das Management erfolgsrelevanter sozial-gesellschaftlicher Themen in der Praxis

    Dubielzig, F., 12.03.2009, 1. Aufl. ed. Wiesbaden: Dr. Gabler Verlag. 363 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  54. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), Bennett, M. (ed.) & Burritt, R. (ed.), 01.01.2006, Dordrecht: Springer. 715 p. (Eco-efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  55. Published

    Wirtschaftswissenschaften

    Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2000, Berlin: Springer. 252 p. (Studium der Umweltwissenschaften)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

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