ABSTRACT
This chapter first considers the antecedents of sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pre-dates the sustainability discourse and is still a key component of sustainability. Stakeholder theory is used to identify Business-As-Usual (BAU) segments. Friedman’s questionable position on the role of business in society is discussed. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are identified. As are indices for overtly sustainable organisations including the most rigorous accreditation, i.e. that awarded by the B Corporation (BCorp). Finally, it considers the role of systems and their influence on adopting sustainable practices.
