Sustainability dilemmas in emerging economies

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Abstract

Increasing evidence of climate change is forcing businesses to play an active role in reducing sustainability burdens and preserving resources for future generations. Extant research on sustainability has an exclusive focus on developed countries with stringent environmental regulations and activist scrutiny. Emerging markets present interesting dilemmas since rapid mass urbanisation aimed at raising standards of living poses concomitant threats to environmental health. This round table aimed to showcase best practices in sustainability within the Indian business context. Insights from the discussion regarding sustainability dilemmas provide a fertile ground for bench marking global sustainability best practices. © 2014 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)130-142
Number of pages13
JournalIIMB Management Review
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • Emerging economies
  • License to operate
  • Social contract
  • Sustainability performance
  • Visionaries

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