Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices: A Roadmap for Transformation

Foreword
Preface
Contents
Introduction to Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices
	1 Introduction
	2 Sustainability: Key Themes and Concepts
	3 Embracing Sustainability and Its Importance
		3.1 A Brief Historical Perspective
		3.2 Global Context
		3.3 Barriers
	4 Navigating the Book and Themes Interconnectedness
	5 Conclusion
	References
PART 1: PART1
	Systems Approach for Sustainability
		1 Introduction
		2 Reviewing Sustainability Complexities
		3 Interdisciplinary Challenges of Sustainability
		4 Case Study – Addressing Sustainability Challenges to Food Waste
		5 Application of Systems Thinking Techniques
		6 CATWOE
		7 Analysis of the Problem
			7.1 Approach 1
			7.2 Approach 2
			7.3 Approach 3
		8 Discussion
			8.1 Stakeholder Context
				8.1.1 Area of Control
				8.1.2 Area of Influence
				8.1.3 Area to Appreciate
			8.2 Principle of Openness for Food Waste Management
		9 Ideal Final Result
		10 Conclusion
		References
	Corporate Governance and Sustainability: The Role of the Board of Directors
		1 Introduction
		2 Board Diversity and Sustainability Performance
		3 Board Independence and Sustainability Performance
		4 Board Size and Sustainability Performance
		5 Board Sustainability Committee and Sustainability Performance
		6 Conclusion
		References
	Breaking the Chains: Addressing Modern Slavery as a Matter of Good Sustainability Practice
		1 Introduction
		2 Legislative Framework for Big Business—The Modern Slavery Act 2015
		3 SMEs, The Modern Slavery Act 2015 and Sustainability
		4 The Role of Sustainable Governance in Tackling Modern Slavery
		5 An Example of Best Practice: The Case of Albert Heijn
		6 Conclusions and Recommendations
		References
	Addressing Climate Change Together: A Systems Thinking and Stakeholder Focused Intervention Perspective to Engaging SMEs on Carbon Emissions Reduction and Net Zero Schemes
		1 Introduction
		2 Stakeholder Theory and Systems Thinking: Theoretical Underpinning of Collaborative Approaches to Achieving Net Zero
			2.1 Stakeholder Theory
			2.2 System Theory
		3 Small Businesses (SMEs): Understanding the Contexts Relevant to Effective Stakeholder Engagement and Management for Achieving Net Zero
		4 Conclusion
		References
	Leadership Gender Diversity as a Factor Driving ESG Disclosure: Overview of the Global and Emerging Markets
		1 Introduction
		2 ESG as Part of Non-financial Disclosure
		3 Corporate Leadership, Diversity, and Sustainability
			3.1 Relationship Between Gender Diversity and Sustainability
			3.2 Gender Diversity: Men vs. Women Psychological Element
			3.3 Corporate Leadership Gender Diversity Globally
			3.4 Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership in Global South
		4 Women in Leadership: Minimum Thresholds for Better ESG Disclosures
		5 Conclusion and Future Research Pathways
		References
	Sustainable Social Impact Measurement in Small Organisations
		1 Introduction
		2 Social Impact Measurement
		3 Approaches to Social Impact Measurement
		4 The Innovation Gap
		5 The Resource Gap
		6 The Beneficiary Gap
		7 Conclusions
		References
PART 2: PART2
	The Revolutionary Impact of Verified Plastic Credit Schemes: A Catalyst for Sustainable Business Practices and Community Empowerment in Developing Countries
		1 Introduction
		2 Impacts of Mismanaged Plastic Waste Pollution
		3 Plastic Credit Schemes—What Are They?
		4 Traceability of Plastics for Sustainability
		5 Blockchain for Traceability
		6 Proposed Blockchain System for Plastic Waste Management
		7 Pertinent Challenges
		8 Conclusion and Future Directions
		References
	Bridging the Green Gap: Barriers to Sustainable Residential Construction in Nigeria
		1 Introduction
		2 Sustainable Residential Construction Alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
		3 International Sustainability Benchmarks and Standards
		4 Importance of Sustainable Residential Construction in Nigeria
		5 Strategies and Approaches Towards Sustainable Residential Constructions
		6 Theoretical Perspectives of Barriers to Sustainable Residential Construction
		7 Barriers to Sustainability in Nigerian Residential Construction Projects
		8 Conclusion
		References
	Value Added Products from Fruit Waste: A Systematic Review
		1 Introduction and Background
		2 Materials and Methods
			2.1 Study Selection
			2.2 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
		3 Data Extraction and Results
		4 Discussion
			4.1 Limitations
		5 Conclusion
		References
	Sustainability in Aviation and Safety Culture
		1 Introduction: The Intersection of Sustainability and Safety in Aviation
		2 Greening the Runway: Sustainable Practices in Airport Operations
		3 Eco-Friendly Fleets: Enhancing Safety Through Sustainable Aircraft Design
		4 Human Factors and Sustainability: Nurturing a Culture of Responsibility
		5 Beyond the Horizon: Future Trends in Sustainable Aviation and Safety Culture
		6 Global Perspectives: Cultural Influences on Sustainable Aviation Safety
		7 Conclusion
		References
	Navigating Rural Smart Transitions: Strategies, Challenges, and Case Studies
		1 Introduction
		2 The Concept of Smart Transitions
			2.1 Understanding Rural Energy Dynamics
				2.1.1 Characteristics of Rural Energy Consumption in the UK
				2.1.2 Environmental Impact of Current Practices
		3 Enabling Smart Transitions in Rural Settings
			3.1 Integrating Technology and Sustainability
			3.2 Technological Advancements in Rural Decarbonisation
			3.3 Sustainability Principles and Practices
			3.4 Community Participation and Empowerment
			3.5 Policy Framework and Incentives
		4 Challenges in Implementing Smart Transitions
		5 Case Studies
			5.1 Case Study 1: Retrofitting Hard-to-Treat Housing in Intake Suburb, Doncaster, UK (Source: Local Government Association, 2022a)
			5.2 Case Study 2: Zero Carbon Communities Programme in South Cambridgeshire (Source: Local Government Association, 2022b)
		6 Conclusion: Charting the Path Forward in Rural Smart Transitions
			6.1 Future Perspectives on Rural Decarbonisation
		References
	Challenges of Implementing the ECOWAS Protocol on Transhumance Across Member States, Agrarian Livelihood Protection, and Ecological Sustainability
		1 Introduction
		2 The Systems Thinking Lens
		3 Mapping Complex Dynamics: Gaps in Policy Adoption
		4 Tragedy of the Commons Reinforced: Systematic Consideration
		5 Conclusion
		References
Concluding Remarks and Future Research Pathways
The Need for Transformation and Call for Action
Index