Beyond the Bottom Line

Beyond the Bottom Line: Integrating Sustainability into Business and Management Practice brings together a range of expert contributions that look at how the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the sustainability agenda embodied in the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative can inform business practices. The book is essential reading for those who have a common concern for sustainability performance and wish to make a difference in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. -- Jonas Haertle, Head, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) It is wonderful to see a book which makes the UN Global Compact and its ten principles so applicable and accessible. The book chapters shed light on the various aspects of the Global Compact and it is highly useful for both academics and practitioners. A timely publication, which will serve companies that are committed to society, the environment and the Sustainable Development Goals. -- Debbie Haski-Leventhal Associate Professor in Management and Faculty Leader of Global Citizenship Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University and Editor of Business, Peace and Sustainable Development

The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with a major influence on business practice. This book is the first to examine head-on the challenges that businesses face in living up to the UNGC’s Ten Principles in both their overall strategy, and day-to-day practice.

Beyond the Bottom Line: Integrating the UN Global Compact into Management Practice is the first book to look at how the Ten UN Global Compact Principles and the sustainability agenda can be incorporated into business practice. The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative and, with over 12,000 participating organizations, provides a major influence on global business sustainability practices. Its mission is to guide organizations in how to (1) do business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption; and (2) take strategic actions to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

This new book addresses head-on some of the most persistent managerial challenges faced by businesses and organizations today. To what extent are businesses able to practice responsible management with regard to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact? How can managers of organizations comprehensively and pragmatically address the risks and responsibilities concerning these complex and changing issues in their policies and practice? It also offers a platform for academics to confront some of the most intriguing intellectual challenges on this topic.