Sustainability Education: Preparing Future Leaders for a Better World

Éditeurs invités

  • Valentina Beretta, University of Pavia
  • Davide Calandra, University of Turin
  • Charles H. Cho, York University
  • Chiara Demartini, University of Pavia
  • Paolo Biancone, University of Turin

Synthèse

Sustainability education has become a crucial component of management studies as businesses and society increasingly recognize the need for sustainable practices in corporate strategy and operations. The shift toward sustainable business models necessitates equipping future managers with the competencies to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, fostering long-term value creation beyond financial performance. Consequently, sustainability education in management studies has evolved beyond traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) courses, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches integrating systems thinking, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Integrating sustainability education into management studies is increasingly recognized as essential for developing responsible leaders equipped to address global challenges, with business schools embedding sustainability principles into their curricula, aligning with frameworks like the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to promote ethical decision-making and sustainable business practices. This shift reflects a broader commitment to preparing students to lead…

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Thèmes proposés

  • How does sustainability education influence the development of sustainable, dynamic capabilities among future business leaders?
  • What role do digital technologies play in enhancing sustainability education within management studies?
  • How should sustainability education be structured across different academic levels to maximize its impact on students' competencies?
  • What are the most effective methodologies for personalizing sustainability education for diverse student and professional profiles?
  • What interdisciplinary faculty compositions contribute to successfully delivering sustainability curricula in business schools?
  • How can sustainability education more effectively align with the SDGs to create a tangible societal impact?
  • What institutional and regulatory drivers influence the integration of sustainability education in higher education curricula?
  • How can business schools measure the long-term impact of sustainability education on managerial decision-making and corporate strategies?
  • How can sustainability education foster entrepreneurial skills and mindsets to drive the creation of sustainable businesses and ventures?