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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a pedagogical approach for designing a coursework curriculum that aims to meet the growing need for skilled professionals that have competencies in both business and sustainability, and that understand the nexus between the two.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a pedagogical approach discussed in the education for sustainability literature to analyse the CESM program. The pedagogical approach focuses on developing students' knowledge, skills and attitudes (behaviours) in sustainability.FindingsThe Knowledge‐Skills‐Attitudes (KSA) framework is a suitable pedagogical approach to guide the design of sustainability management education programs that prepare students for systemic organizational change. A KSA approach to designing sustainability management education curricula can also address the criticisms of current business management curricula by other scholars.Originality/valueThe discussion of the MCESM program in this article provides guidance to faculty on one approach to creating sustainability‐centric business curricula and may provide a catalyst for sharing learning experiences in integrating sustainability into existing business curricula. It may also provide some ideas for developing new programs that address the business and sustainability nexus.

A multi-disciplinary discourse on post-sustainability requires the entry of theology as a crucial element because, in presupposing a creator God who created the universe, it allows exploration of humanity's condition in relation to the natural environment in the context of a transcendent yet present divine otherness, a perspective unique to theology. This article draws on relevant theological literature to offer an emerging theology on sustainability and a fresh perspective for debate. It specifically addresses sustainability as perceived by the United Nations and accepted by governments in which global capitalism goes unchallenged and questions the plausibility of such an approach from a theological perspective. It does this by exploring the human condition shaped by the capitalist system, especially desire and the pursuit of freedom and how this interacts with the natural environment and compares this with God's purposes for humanity, nature and the world as his creation. An argument emerges in this paper which suggests that theology can offer the tools of hope in the shape of spiritual transformation and in the face of a failing illusory concept of sustainability.

The goal of the study is to answer the question of whether the current processes of technological change and innovation within the agri-food system could help to increase its sustainability. Four strands of literature are used to unveil the nexus between sustainability and innovation: models of technical change and innovation, sustainability definitions, agroecology as a science and political movement, and the conceptualization of food regimes. The results indicate that innovation processes in the system follow two innovation trajectories, leading to two different food regimes, with opposite effects on sustainability. Since market forces push towards the less sustainable regime, adequate interventions are required in order to assure the sustainability of the system.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.0 Background -- 2.0 Sustainability in Context -- 3.0 Scope and Target Audience -- 4.0 Primary, Secondary, and Supplemental Reporting -- 4.1 Primary Metrics -- 4.2 Secondary Metrics -- 4.3 Supplemental Information -- 5.0 Data Compilation and Management Responsibility -- 6.0 Reporting-Guidance, not Requirement -- 7.0 Chapter Structure -- Chapter 2 Sustainability Reporting Principles, Frameworks, and Standards -- 1.0 Introduction -- 1.1 History of Reporting -- 1.2 Why Develop a Sustainability Report? -- 1.3 Audiences for Sustainability Reports -- 1.4 Reporting Methods -- 2.0 Reporting Guidelines -- 2.1 Global Reporting Initiative -- 2.1.1 Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines -- 2.1.1.1 Defining Report Content -- 2.1.1.2 Defining Principles for Defining Quality -- 2.1.1.3 Reporting Guidance for Boundary Setting -- 2.1.2 Standard Disclosures -- 2.1.2.1 Strategy and Analysis -- 2.1.2.2 Management Approach and Performance Indicators -- 2.1.3 Sector Supplement for Public Agencies -- 2.2 Reporting Under the Ceres Principles -- 2.3 Reporting Under the Sustainability-Integrated Guidelines for Management Project Guidelines -- 2.3.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Auditing, and Feedback -- 2.3.2 Tactical and Strategic Review -- 2.3.3 Reporting Progress -- 2.3.4 Assurance of Reporting -- 2.4 World Business Council for Sustainable Development Reporting Guidelines -- 2.4.1 World Business Council for Sustainable Development Reporting Framework -- 2.4.2 World Business Council for Sustainable Development Reporting Guidance -- 2.4.2.1 Developing Reporting Objectives -- 2.4.2.2 Planning the Report -- 2.4.2.3 Constructing the Report -- 2.4.2.4 Distributing the Report -- 2.4.2.5 Collecting and Analyzing Feedback.

This paper presents basic empirical research about the role of religion and religious actors in the global politics of sustainability. Drawing on insights from three overlapping fields of study—environmental politics, religious transnationalism, and religion and ecology—this study analyzes data gathered through ethnographic interviews with representatives of religious non-governmental organizations at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20. These interviews asked respondents to discuss their understanding of the meaning, role, and position of religion within civil society efforts to address sustainability concerns. Content analysis of interview responses suggests that religious actors hold divergent views about the salience of religion to global sustainability politics. The central finding is that the boundary between religious and secular civil society groups is a permeable one.

PurposeSustainability has become a hot topic in business administration theory. However, there is still a lack of knowledge on how companies can manage sustainability properly. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is two fold. First, it provides an updated discussion on the potential business case for sustainability. Second, it analyses the current state of the implementation of sustainability management in Germany.Design/methodology/approachBased on literature review, the paper aims to answer two research questions: are there indications for a business case for sustainability, and what is the current state of implementation of sustainability management in Germany?FindingsA business case for sustainability seems, in principle, plausible, especially with regard to an individual company basis. The discussion of recent empirical studies in Germany may lead to the conclusion that sustainability management is not yet implemented comprehensively. Remarkably, the management control and finance departments are almost completely uninvolved in the implementation of sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical research is not provided. The paper proposes to conduct qualitative empirical studies for further research to address the research problem.Originality/valueThe paper integrates German and international literature and therefore represents a comprehensive base for further research. It also brings a number of empirical studies about the implementation of sustainability management, conducted in the German language, into the international discussion.

"This book accentuates the value and importance of a strong sustainability approach in an age of climate change emergency. It is an ideal companion for instructors and students of sustainability in business, economics, and related disciplines such as geography and political science."

Contents -- List of Tables and Figures -- Introduction. Freedom, Solidarity, and Sustainability: Philosophical and Theological Roots - Martin Schlag and Juan Andrés Mercado -- Part I. Constructing Theoretical Foundations -- One. Love, Sustainability, and Solidarity: Philosophical and Theological Roots - Russell Hittinger -- Two. Leaving behind the Model of Positivism and Utilitarianism for Economic Activity: Toward a Humanistic Approach - Domènec Melé -- Three. The Morality of the Market from a Theory of Personal Action - Javier Aranzadi