How to embed the concept of sustainability is one of the key questions boards of directors and
top management teams discuss in times of societal change and environmental challenges. These
reflections are driven not only by self-reflection but also by capital market pressures and the
consensus of public opinion. Unlike other issues on the corporate agenda sustainability calls
for a distinct approach to governance and raises questions about the foundation of corporate
governance: the corporate purpose.This book presents various perspectives on corporate
governance of sustainability and sustainable corporate governance bringing together viewpoints
from 16 practitioners and academics. It offers practical insights introduces new perspectives
and invites readers to reflect on their own approaches to integrating sustainability into
corporate governance.
