An environmental concern: How competitive advantage can be gained through corporate environmental sustainability

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Corporate social responsibility is widely seen as a benefit to companies seeking competitive advantage. For many companies now, corporate environmental responsibility is the next step towards becoming competitively sustainable.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "An environmental concern: How competitive advantage can be gained through corporate environmental sustainability", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 12, pp. 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2018-0199