Sustainable Corporate Leadership

Abstract

Now that there are 7.9 billion people on Earth, humanity must figure out a way to offer them all a good life without destroying the earth. This calls for a sea change in how individuals, corporates, and governments approach this problem. Because of this, sustainability has become an increasingly important guiding concept for the corporate world. The last ten years have seen the rise of sustainability as a buzzword, yet accurately assessing its scope remains challenging. Because the business sector has such a big influence on the fundamental operations of the economy, leaders and corporate entities alike have a responsibility to behave in ways that are responsible from an ecological and social standpoint. These challenging strategic issues concerning social innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of discussions among leaders at major corporates today. Where do their skills fit into the larger picture of addressing issues like rising temperatures, global injustice, and water scarcity? How are they going to further confuse the policies when there are so many different interests involved? Finding solutions to these issues will need further research and effort on our part. The purpose of this research was to shed light on the challenges of long-term corporate leadership in profit-making firms and provide ways forward. The goal of this research was to provide knowledge on these complexities. Although the primary function of the guidelines’ indicators is to provide a framework for examining and bolstering the role of leadership within corporates, they also include a vision of leadership skills that support and promote corporate sustainability. This is despite the fact that the guidelines’ indicators serve primarily as a framework.