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Organizations face increased pressure from stakeholders to incorporate a plethora of corporate responsibility (CR) and sustainability aspects in their business practices. Legal and extra‐legal demands are dynamically changing; almost no organizational function is unaffected. Owing to the outsourcing wave of the last decade, in particular purchasing and supply management (PSM) plays an ever more important role in assuring sustainable production of the firm's products offered in the marketplace. The supply base of many Western firms has become increasingly global and spend volumes have shifted towards emerging countries. In order to avoid the risk of reputational damage to the buying company, the PSM department must ensure that their international suppliers comply with their corporate codes of conduct and that environmental and social misconduct at supplier premises does not occur. In this paper, “sustainability” refers to the pursuit of the tripartite of economic, environmental, and social performance. We contribute to prior research in the fields of sustainability and CR by extending insights of the dynamic capabilities view to analyze how the PSM function integrates sustainability aspects in its global supplier management processes. Based on four case studies in the chemical industry, we propose that profound sustainable global supplier management (SGSM) capabilities are a source of competitive advantage. These capabilities are path dependent and particularly valuable when organizations are receptive to external stakeholder pressure. Early movers in the field of SGSM reap competitive benefits to a notable extent as a result of resource accumulation and learning processes over time.

Almost daily, news indicates that there are environmental and social problems in globally fragmented supply chains. Even though conceptualisations of sustainable supply chain management suggest supplier-related risk management for sustainable products and processes as substantial for companies, research on how risk management for environmental and social issues in supply chains is performed has so far been neglected. This study aims at analysing both why companies in the clothing industry are performing management of social and environmental risks in their supply chain and what kind of action they are taking. Based on the literature on sustainable supply chain management and supply chain risk management as well as 10 expert interviews, a conceptual model for risk management in sustainable supply chains was developed. This model was tested in an empirical study in the clothing industry. The data were analysed by structural equation modelling. Results of the research show high statistical significance for the respective conceptual model. The main driver to perform risk management in environmental and social affairs is pressures and incentives from stakeholders. While companies' corporate orientation mainly drives social actions, top management drives environmental affairs for differentiating themselves from competitors.

Purpose - The 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 approach - The 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.Findings - The 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 value - The 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.

Citizenship is an approach to supporting the social inclusion and participation in society of people with mental illnesses. It is receiving greater attention in community mental health discourse and literature in parallel with increased awareness of social determinants of health and concern over the continued marginalization of persons with mental illness in the United States. In this article, we review the definition and principles of our citizenship framework with attention to social participation and access to resources as well as rights and responsibilities that society confers on its members. We then discuss our citizenship research at both individual and social-environmental levels, including previous, current, and planned efforts. We also discuss the role of community psychology and psychologists in advancing citizenship and other themes relevant to a citizenship perspective on mental health care and persons with mental illness.

This study collates potential economic effects of mandated disclosure and reporting standards for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability topics. We first outline key features of CSR reporting. Next, we draw on relevant academic literatures in accounting, finance, economics, and management to discuss and evaluate the potential economic consequences of a requirement for CSR and sustainability reporting for U.S. firms, including effects in capital markets, on stakeholders other than investors, and on firm behavior. We also discuss issues related to the implementation and enforcement of CSR and sustainability reporting standards as well as two approaches to sustainability reporting that differ in their overarching goals and materiality standards. Our analysis yields a number of insights that are relevant for the current debate on mandatory CSR and sustainability reporting. It also points scholars to avenues for future research.

This is a timely publication examining the relationship between tourism and climate change. It is a detailed analysis and assessment offering both theoretical and practical approaches to the subject. It aims to bring together research on the implications of climate change on the tourism industry. The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest knowledge in the field of tourism and climate change. It is aimed at tourism practitioners and those with an academic interest in the fields of tourism management and climate change mitigation, adaptation and policy.

In Russia as elsewhere in the world, marriage is a complex phenomenon in a state of constant flux. As compared to previous generations, the majority of young men and women today prefer not to rush into marriage, fewer people are marrying and the divorce rate is rising. Nonetheless, while divorce may have become more common, the support for marriage as an institution in Russian society remains strong. In the post-Soviet period, Russian women like their Western counterparts no longer fi nd fulfilment just through families and motherhood and many pursue careers. Consequently, demographic statistics show considerable changes in behaviour and attitudes, with the rate of registered marriages falling and the number of children born outside wedlock rising. There are unmarried mothers of all ages and social backgrounds and living together outside registered marriage has become commonplace.

The migration of Indians to the various countries of Southern Africa took place at different times, for different reasons along different routes. Gradually, countries in the region experienced the settlement of Indians who contributed extensively in diverse areas of activity in their adopted homes. Indian women, along with their menfolk, actively participated in various local sectors that helped them establish a firm footing in the new countries. Even during the early period in South Africa, Indian women took active part in politics aside from their involvement in the economic sector. However, the scenario was different in other countries, where women were vibrant in the economic arena, but remained silent in the political one.

Toxic hazardous waste must be treated and managed properly before disposal to avoid dangerous repercussions on human health. While appropriate technology is available for the proper treatment of hazardous industrial waste, there is a lack of a proper managerial approach, implementation of national legislations and international agreements and above all a dearth of resolve to keep the common good above profit. This calls for an integrated approach to waste management and team effort and cooperation between industry and government agencies. On the domestic front in India, at least half of the waste produced could be recycled but this requires innovative effort and intensive planning.