Strategic Sustainability Management A Practical Approach for Companies Using the SDGs as a Framework

This book provides a practical guide to implementing sustainability strategies within companies. It introduces a model-based approach that enables a comprehensive, yet focused strategy, ensuring that complexity doesn’t overshadow the core objectives. The concept of Sustainability Excellence offers a versatile methodology, designed to meet the needs of both large corporations and small businesses with limited resources. The approach is adaptable to various sustainability frameworks and strategies.

To demonstrate its application, the book uses the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a concrete example of how the method can be put into practice. Special emphasis is placed on integrating the sustainability strategy into the corporate culture, ensuring it becomes a fundamental part of the organization's DNA.

The book is enriched with practical tools, including checklists and insights into the opportunities and risks of sustainability management. It is a valuable resource for managers, business owners, consultants, and anyone interested in shaping effective sustainability strategies within their organizations.

Foreword.- 1 Sustainability – A Classification.- 2 Concepts as a Framework for Sustainability in Companies.- 3 An Excellence Model for Sustainability Management.- 4 From Model to Application Using the Example of the Concept of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).- 5 Management of Sustainability – From Strategy to Operations.- 6 Corporate Culture and Sustainability.- 7 Integration into the Management System and Reporting.- 8 Sustainable Communication.- 9 Dos and Don’ts – Success Factors and Potential Pitfalls in Sustainability Projects.- 10 The Framework for Shaping Sustainability – Your Roadmap.

Robert Bodenstein, MBA CMC, is an international speaker and management consultant specialized in strategy, information technology, and the strategic management of sustainability. He has conducted projects in various industries such as tourism, retail, and services for companies of different sizes in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He served as the Chairman of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) and is member of the board.

Prof. Dr. Josef Herget draws on many years of academic experience and international consulting work. He has taught and conducted research at several European universities, founded and managed companies, and participated in various consulting projects in business and politics. He is also an Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI).