Sustainability Management: Concepts, Instruments, and Stakeholders, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (24 July 2025) © 2026

  • Rüdiger Hahn
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Title overview

Sustainability is no longer a specialist concern—it is a core consideration for organisations navigating complex environmental, social and economic challenges. Sustainability Management: Concepts, Instruments, and Stakeholders provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices and strategic decisions that underpin sustainable development in business and society. Combining theory with practical application, the text helps students understand how organisations can create long-term value while addressing issues such as climate change, resource use, social responsibility and stakeholder expectations.

Structured around the key concepts of sustainability, stakeholder perspectives and management functions, this resource enables learners to explore sustainability from multiple viewpoints and apply their knowledge to real-world business contexts. Rich with global case studies, contemporary research and practical examples, the text supports the development of critical-thinking skills and prepares students to contribute to sustainable decision-making across a wide range of industries and professional roles.

Who It's For

Ideal for students studying management, business, sustainability, environmental management and related disciplines who want to understand how organisations can create sustainable value and respond to contemporary global challenges.

 

Table of contents

  • Part A. Introduction to sustainable development and sustainability management.
  • 1. History and status quo of sustainable development
  • 2. Concepts of sustainability and sustainable development
  • 3. Reasons for sustainable development and sustainability management
  • 4. Decoupling development from impact
  • 5. Sustainable business models and alternative forms of organizations
  • Part B. Stakeholder perspectives on sustainability management
  • 6. Stakeholder management
  • 7. Consumers
  • 8. Governmental actors
  • 9. Civil Society
  • 10. Investors and sustainable finance
  • 11. Employees
  • Part C. Functional perspectives of sustainability management
  • 12. Sustainable human resource management
  • 13. Sustainable information technology and digitalization
  • 14. Sustainable supply chain management
  • 15. Sustainable production and logistics
  • 16. Sustainability marketing
  • 17. Sustainable innovation management
  • 18. Sustainability accounting
  • 19. Sustainability management control
  • 20. Sustainability reporting

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