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Sustainability at the Organization Level
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Businesses and economic systems are changing in response to global challenges, shareholder interests, and stakeholder interests. This book offers a guide for organizations to benefit from sustainable approaches. A historical overview of the concept of sustainability is given, specifically focusing on how sustainability applies to performance and reporting. In order to implement sustainability in a business, policies need to be developed that align with stakeholder expectations. When organizations are actively participating in multi-stakeholder initiatives, it is easier to align policies with societal trends. When policies are developed, management systems are vital in making sure the policies are congruent with actual performance. Performance reports should be based on well-recognized standards; regular reporting will help stakeholders evaluate an organization's performance and find out if performance is consistent with their expectations. Assets to developing stakeholder trust in performance and reporting include internal and external assurances. Potential actions for improvement are also discussed. This chapter looks at how organizations begin their sustainability journeys and the importance of engaging stakeholders throughout that journey. Sustainable companies link policies to performance, both of which are consistent with the needs and desires of stakeholders. Participating in multi-stakeholder initiatives can connect policy to stakeholders' needs and desires, while sustainability reporting can connect performance to them. Policies need to consider how the values of stakeholders differ regarding short-term versus long-term thinking, self-interest versus community interest, and value placed on humans versus other life forms. Many universal policies give businesses good direction for their sustainability journeys, but most of these policies and the principles they suggest need to be customized to the individual organization and its stakeholder needs.